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Moreno wants S&WB control by 2028

Moreno’s comments and the equipment sharing in the near fuMoreno for months has said she Utility would become city department ultimately wants to align S&WB transition plan presented by her ture.

BY BEN MYERS

Staff writer

Mayor Helena Moreno wants to convert the Sewerage & Water Board into a City Hall department by 2028, she said Wednesday, as she and her staff provided the most details yet of her vision for the city’s water utility. Moreno on Wednesday presided over the ﬁrst meeting of a newly

reconstituted S&WB governing board, which serves at her pleasure and will be expected to carry out the priorities of the mayor and City Council. “The role that you all have now is really critical, because your focus will now be on working on the path to merge the Sewerage & Water Board really into a city department, and there are many layers to that,” Moreno said to the board.

operations more closely with City Hall. But, until now, ofﬁcials have said a full merger is just one of many possible scenarios, and is complicated because the city Moreno would have to assume nearly $1 billion in S&WB debt and transition around 1,200 employees to its payroll.

policy director Wednesday were the administration’s first explicit confirmation that a full merger is the endgame. Moreno said the twoyear timeframe is “very short” but doable. Immediate plans call for the S&WB to appoint a “transition officer” to guide the merger by Oct. 1, and to produce a transition report by Nov. 15. The Moreno administration and the S&WB are also expected to sign an agreement for

Other major changes are expected through upcoming revisions to the S&WB bylaws. The board will soon begin meeting twice monthly instead of once, and meetings will take place at City Council chambers on Perdido Street, instead of at the S&WB ofﬁces on St. Charles Avenue. Committees dedicated to governance, strategic planning and plumbing will be eliminated.

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LSU, SEC de-escalate legal battle

U.S. appeals court hears Louisiana abortion pill case

Hearing postponed; vote to expel school reportedly suspended BY KOKI RILEY Staff writer

The Southeastern Conference and LSU continued to lower the temperature in their legal battle on Wednesday, as a source confirmed to The Advocate that the conference is expected to suspend its vote to potentially oust the school from the SEC. The news follows the postponement of a federal court hearing between the school and the conference — originally scheduled for Rousse Wednesday — and a letter LSU sent to the conference on Wednesday stating that it would not add two former NFL players at the center of this controversy to its roster. LSU President Wade Rousse, in a letter sent to SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey that was obtained by The Advocate through a publicrecords request, wrote that LSU “would not place Dae’Quan Wright or Zxavian Harris on its roster,” the two ex-pros who have been at the center of the legal battle between the school and the conference. “LSU ﬁlled its two remaining roster spots with eligible student-athletes,” Rousse wrote. “The roster is now locked for the season. LSU complied with SEC rules. This issue

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Attorney General Liz Murrill, right, speaks to the media outside the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday.

AG’s Office wants to stop its distribution by telehealth, mail BY JAMES FINN Staff writer

Attorney General Liz Murrill asked an appeals court Wednesday to strike down a federal government policy allowing abortion pills to be mailed over state lines, saying the regulation has snarled enforcement of Louisiana’s anti-abortion laws in a case that could shape access to the procedure nationwide. Murrill’s solicitor general, Benjamin

Aguiñaga, seemed to draw a frosty reception from a three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as he argued that the policy enacted under former President Joe Biden is stiﬂing Louisiana’s “sovereignty” by blocking efforts to enforce the state’s near-total abortion ban. Adopted by the Food and Drug Administration in 2023, the policy allowed access to a commonly-used abortion drug, mifepristone, through telehealth and by mail.

Opening those avenues meant that even since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, medication abortions have remained broadly available in states that banned the procedure. An anti-abortion Republican, Murrill has waged legal and political war on mifepristone since taking ofﬁce in 2024. She has secured indictments of doctors accused of sending the drug here from

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NOPD resignations plunge, firings up Records show notable reversal amid history of low staffing BY MISSY WILKINSON

Staff writer

New Orleans Police Department officer resignations have fallen sharply since 2022 even as terminations have climbed, marking an overall drop in separations and a notable reversal for a department that has

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historically struggled with low staffing. The shift marks a sea change in how officers are leaving the New Orleans Police Department and coincides with Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick’s arrival as the city’s top cop in late 2023. In 2022, approximately 114 officers retired or quit, and none was fired. Last year, the number of separations had dropped by nearly half. Sixty-eight officers left the NOPD in 2025. About 1 in 4 had been fired. But terminations have

jumped since 2023, with the department already recording nearly as many firings through the first half of 2026 as it did during all of last year. Though Kirkpatrick has denied it’s her intention to clean house, she has said she will not hesitate to impose discipline to get officers back on track. In more egregious cases, she has said, officers have “forfeited the honor of wearing an NOPD badge.” NOPD did not respond to a request for comment on the increase in terminations or

the decline in ofﬁcer resignations. Kirkpatrick has signed off on at least 45 termination letters since 2024. Recipients include Anthony Bakewell, who was accused of sexually harassing a subordinate; Kaja Rhea, who was convicted of stalking his ex in a police car; Gerry Paul, who NOPD concluded sexually assaulted a crime scene technician; and Christopher Jennings, whose theft and malfeasance charges resulted in a federal referral

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British man charged with aiding Russian spies

LONDON — A British man was charged with assisting Russian military spies in a U.K. sabotage plot, prosecutors said Wednesday. Joshua Cammidge, 31, was charged with engaging in conduct to materially assist a foreign intelligence service in carrying out activities in violation of the National Security Act. Cammidge was arrested last week by counterterrorism police, but authorities didn’t disclose details about what act of sabotage he allegedly planned or intended to commit. Security Minister Dan Jarvis said it was inappropriate to comment on the speciﬁcs of the case, but that police had acted against a potential threat. “I know people will be concerned about recent incidents across Europe, intended to sow fear, create disruption and undermine support for Ukraine. They will not succeed,” Jarvis said. “We’ll continue to take whatever action is necessary to defend against the range of threats we face from Russia.” Cammidge was in contact with a suspected representative of the GRU Volunteer Corps, a group controlled by Russia’s military intelligence agency, prosecutors said. The U.K. deemed the group a national security threat in July for collecting foreign intelligence and conducting hostile covert operations on behalf of Russian military spies. Support for the GRU was banned under a new law intended to give the government more powers to tackle proxy organizations carrying out hostile activity on behalf of foreign states. Supporters convicted of assisting the group face up to 14 years in prison.

Warehouse explosion kills at least 14 in Syria SARMADA, Syria — An explosion at a weapons warehouse in northwestern Syria killed at least 14 people and injured 11 others, state media reported Wednesday, citing the Health Ministry. The cause of the blast near the town of Sarmada, in Idlib province, was not immediately clear. Such incidents are a relatively common occurrence in the country, which has been battered by over a decade of war. The warehouse was used to store weapons and munitions left over from the country’s uprising and civil war from 2011 until 2024, the state-run SANA news agency said, citing the Defense Ministry, without providing further details. Civil Defense and Syrian Red Crescent first-responders are continuing to search for survivors trapped under the rubble.

Indonesia searches for 8 missing at sea JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesian rescuers searched for eight people who went missing at sea while heading to a volcanic island to report on an eruption there, officials said Wednesday. Anak Krakatau initially erupted for about 25 hours over the weekend, and it has since continued to erupt intermittently with explosions ejecting lava, ash and incandescent volcanic material from the crater, Indonesia’s Geology Agency said in a statement on Wednesday. A speedboat carrying five photojournalists, two crew members and a route guide lost contact after leaving Carita, a coastal town in Banten province, for the volcanic island, said Al Amrad, Banten province’s Search and Rescue Office chief. He said the last message from the boat was received by relatives of a journalist on board at 6:13 p.m. Monday, saying the group had arrived in the waters around Anak Krakatau. They have not been heard from since. The five Indonesian journalists work for Indonesia’s state news agency Antara, Turkey’s Anadolu Agency, Indonesia’s Merdeka and iNews, while the fifth is a freelance photographer. Their last known location was about 11.5 miles from shore. Rescuers, who have been deployed since Tuesday, were “still unable to establish contact with the group or determine their whereabouts,” Amrad said.

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Unnamed donor offers record gift

that it now receives all Donation to nonprofit Americares in response to global aid cuts network of its funding from a mix of indi-

BY JAMES POLLARD

Associated Press

NEW YORK — A major American aid group is promising to deliver more medicines in high-need areas around the world after receiving its largest ever donation. Americares, a nonprofit that supports thousands of health centers globally, announced a $50 million gift Wednesday from an unidentified Connecticut family. The contribution represents an unusual expansion at a time when the United States’ sudden aid cuts have hamstrung programs ranging from maternal and child health to HIV treatment and prevention. “They deﬁnitely understood the moment and wanted to do more to respond to that,” Christine Squires, the president and CEO of Americares, said of the donor. Individual philanthropists and charitable foundations have

sought to plug some funding holes in the 18 months since President Donald Trump upended the U.S. Agency for International Development. A British billionaire funded nutritional peanut paste. Former USAID employees raised more than $125 million to buoy dozens of critical aid programs. The Gates Foundation narrowed its priorities. Global health of all USAID’s targets has received much of the attention from big donors, according to Susan Appe, a University at Albany professor of public administration and policy who has researched how nonproﬁts deal with the changing whims of donor countries. That’s reasonable, she said, considering “lives are on the line.” Jeff Bezos’ parents, for example, committed up to $500 million last March for UNICEF’s Child Nutrition Fund. Experts agree that high-networth donors could never save every program lost by the billions

of dollars cut from U.S. spending on global health. But there was an expectation that more philanthropists would step up to support the causes advanced by USAID. “I think that a lot of philanthropy scholars like myself have been a bit disappointed with the lag of response,” Appe said. “It’s kind of, to some degree, business as usual.” Americares, which Squires said had received about 10% of its funding from the U.S. government before the aid cuts, certainly felt the impact. Among their efforts that lost support last year was a maternal care project in Tanzania. Colombian medical clinics serving Venezuelan migrants closed after private funders kept them aﬂoat for several months. A planned ﬁve-year collaboration to build a more robust medical supply chain across Gaza had to be scrapped. Squires considers the group fortunate to have a robust-enough

vidual donors, corporations and private foundations. That’s important as the group responds to more than 20 emergencies including the Nepal ﬂoods and the Congo’s Ebola outbreak. In this particular case, Squires said the donor’s family has been involved with Americares for 30 years. They’re “very savvy” in their understanding of global health, she said. Half of the new gift will power its goal to help 100 million people access quality healthcare by 2030 “in a time when that need is increasing,” according to Squires. That work involves providing additional medical supplies to their network of more than 4,000 health centers. Americares also plans to increase support for U.S. health centers in states where they expect to see more residents without health insurance. The other half will go toward Americares’ endowment, Squires said.

Nuclear watchdog board reports Iran Citation to U.N. Security Council is first in 20 years BY STEPHANIE LIECHTENSTEIN Associated Press

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Patients receive treatment during a measles outbreak as family members sit beside them in an overcrowded hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Tuesday.

Bangladesh struggling to contain measles outbreak Suspected cases kill nearly 1,000

BY JULHAS ALAM and AL EMRUN GARJON Associated Press

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Eight-month-old Rojatun Jannat Ramisa is struggling to breathe in a hospital in Bangladesh’s capital as her parents sit helplessly beside her. She’s one of thousands of children sickened by a measles outbreak that’s sweeping across the country and has killed hundreds of children following setbacks to the country’s vaccine program. Ramisa’s mother Ranu Akhter traveled hundreds of miles after doctors in eastern Bangladesh referred her to a specialized child hospital in Dhaka to seek treatment for the life-threatening condition. “Fourteen days ago, when we were at the district hospital, there were other children being treated alongside my daughter. I saw that those children also had red rashes on their bodies, sores in their mouths and fevers,” Akhter told The Associated Press at Dhaka Shishu Hospital. “It made me realize how widespread the measles outbreak is,” she said. Every day, the death toll is rising. Bangladesh has been racing to halt the outbreak’s spread since March, when more than 100 children died in less than a month. By Tuesday, the death toll from suspected

measles cases reached 999 since the start of the year, according to the government’s Directorate General of Health Services. Since March, the country has recorded more than 166,000 suspected measles cases, including 19,835 laboratory-conﬁrmed infections, according to the Ministry of Health. The government launched an emergency vaccination drive in March together with the World Health Organization, the U.N. children’s agency and the Gavi vaccine alliance. It began with a focus on children from 6 months to 5 years old and later expanded nationwide in phases. Measles is a highly contagious airborne disease that causes fever, respiratory symptoms and a characteristic rash. It can sometimes have severe or fatal complications, especially in young children, according to the WHO. Two doses of a vaccine provide strong protection against measles, but the WHO says 95% of the population has to be vaccinated in order to stop the disease from spreading — which protects children like Ramisa who are too young to be vaccinated as well as immunocompromised people. About 86% of children in Bangladesh got their recommended second dose of measles vaccine last year, according to an estimate by the World Health Organization and UNICEF. That’s down from 93% in 2024.

Probe into Syria’s past secret nuclear activities wraps up BY STEPHANIE LIECHTENSTEIN Associated Press

VIENNA — The board of the U.N. nuclear watchdog on Wednesday adopted a resolution ending its investigation into past secret nuclear activities in Syria that revealed a reactor configured to produce ﬁssile material for possible use in nuclear weapons. Under ousted former President Bashar Assad, Syria was believed to have operated an extensive undeclared nuclear program that included a reactor built by North Korea in eastern Deir el-Zour province. The 35-member board of governors of the Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency adopted the resolution unanimously, according to diplomats who spoke on condition of anonymity to describe the outcome of the closed-door vote. Under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and the safeguards agreement

Syria has with the U.N. nuclear watchdog, Syria is legally bound to declare all nuclear material and activities to the agency and allow IAEA inspectors to verify that none of it is being diverted from peaceful uses. Following Assad’s ouster in December 2024, the new authorities in Damascus agreed to give IAEA inspectors access to suspected former nuclear sites. Wednesday’s draft resolution, which was seen by The Associated Press, therefore decided to “terminate” the provisions of the 2011 resolution, ending the IAEA investigation into Syria’s noncompliance. The draft resolution, however, underlined that Syria “remains bound” by its obligations under the Nonproliferation Treaty and the safeguards agreement and encourages Syria “to continue its cooperation with the Agency, including the excavation work” at the site of the nuclear reactor.

VIENNA — The U.N. atomic watchdog’s board on Wednesday reported Iran to the U.N. Security Council for the ﬁrst time in 20 years, citing it for failure to cooperate in a long-running investigation into uranium traces detected by inspectors at undeclared sites. Western ofﬁcials suspect that the traces could provide evidence that Iran had a secret nuclear weapons program until 2003. Iran says that it’s not pursuing nuclear weapons, and that its program is entirely peaceful. Reporting Iran to the Security Council opens the country to possible sanctions and asset freezes, though such punitive measures are unlikely because Iran’s allies Russia and China hold veto power

on the panel. Twenty-three countries on the International Atomic Energy Agency’s 35-member board of governors voted for Wednesday’s resolution at IAEA headquarters in Vienna. China, Russia and Niger opposed it, while eight countries abstained and one didn’t vote as it was in arrears, according to diplomats who spoke on condition of anonymity to describe the outcome of the closed-door vote. The resolution was put forward by the United States, Britain, France and Germany. The diplomatic move has been under consideration since June 2025, when the IAEA board found Iran officially in noncompliance with its nonproliferation obligations because of Tehran’s lack of cooperation in the investigation. Iran’s ambassador to the U.N. in Vienna, Reza Najafi, rejected the resolution, describing it as a “political tool” and saying that it ruined confidence in the IAEA’s “independence, impartiality and credibility.”

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Continued from page 1A A new committee for employee relations will be formed. Meanwhile, the 11-member governing board, which has ﬁve new members, elected Jonathan Stewart as its new president. Until now, the mayor has automatically served as the S&WB president, which is largely a parliamentary role. Moreno isn’t expected to continue participating in the S&WB board meetings; she will appoint her infrastructure chief, Steve Nelson, in her stead.

Funding questions The S&WB for decades has operated as a standalone utility with an independent governing board. But a convoluted set of state and city laws often led to confusion over who was ultimately responsible for the agency’s funding and operations. Moreno, along with the City Council, championed a new state law this year giving the council broad authority over S&WB funding, executive leadership, large contracts and organizational poli-

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The administration has promised that a parcel fee would not create additional financial burden on anyone who is already paying property taxes. “What we’ve been able to do is to direct these new funds from those who are currently not paying in the system. It’s a lot of math, and we’re trying to build a formula,” said Andrew Tuozzolo, special counsel to the mayor, of the parcel fee proposal. “We’re very close.” Some S&WB employees have opposed the changes publicly, including on Wednesday. The S&WB security chief, Jason Higginbotham, said the moves are “nothing more than a hostile takeover.” “Your legacy in 10 years will be STAFF FILE PHOTO By CHRIS GRANGER known. And when that comes up, Sewerage & Water Board Executive Director Randy Hayman we may see that we had no drinking water, that the citizens no longer have wastewater. You’re cies. The idea is to put city offi- road repairs. cials firmly in charge of the utility, If approved by voters, the fee is fooling with a very dangerous syswhich has little funding to address expected to generate as much as tem,” Higginbotham said. severely distressed drainage and $20 million annually. A proposal water infrastructure. for the parcel fee is expected by Debt dispute Officials say the merger will the end of this year, with a ballot While city officials set the mergfuse the S&WB capital budget with proposition in May of 2027. The er plan in action, the Moreno adthe city’s, creating sorely needed parcel fee would generate nearly ministration and S&WB leadership bonding capacity. The administra- as much as a drainage tax that continue to spar over funding — altion also wants to introduce a new expires after next year. Officials though the S&WB appears to have parcel fee for tax-exempt proper- haven’t yet said if they plan to ask no choice but to comply with the city’s demands. ties to help pay for drainage and voters to renew the millage.

The administration is demanding the S&WB repay the last $13 million of a debt to City Hall by the end of this month, and the City Council, acting on its newfound authority, approved a resolution on Sept. 13 ordering the new S&WB board to come up with a plan to meet the demand. The S&WB has already fulfilled its commitment to repay $30 million this year, which the administration used to help balance this year’s budget. S&WB Executive Director Randy Hayman said repaying the additional $13 million this year would “negatively impact continuity of services and jeopardize year-end liquidity requirements,” according to his correspondence with Chief Administrative Officer Joe Giarrusso on Aug. 26, as excerpted in the council resolution. In a statement, S&WB officials said they would discuss the matter at the Sept. 16 board meeting. Questions to the Moreno administration, as well as a public records request for the full correspondence, were pending Wednesday afternoon. Email Ben Myers at bmyers@ theadvocate.com.

ABORTION

Continued from page 1A states where abortion remains legal. Those cases have often run up against “shield laws” enacted in Democratic-led states, which stop physicians’ extradition to states where they would face legal penalties for providing the procedure. The lawsuit from Murrill’s office, which she’s litigating alongside conservative legal group Alliance Defending Freedom, seeks the return of an earlier FDA policy that required doctor’s appointments to obtain the drug. The reversal would limit access to mifepristone not only within anti-abortion states like Louisiana, but also in those whose leaders support access to the procedure. Expected to land before the U.S. Supreme Court, the lawsuit could trigger a sea change in the patchwork balance of abortion access in post-Roe America, where studies show mail-ordered pills are used in a growing share of abortions nationwide. On Wednesday, though, Aguiñaga’s arguments seemed to elicit skepticism from the 5th Circuit judges in New Orleans. They noted how the Supreme Court has twice rejected efforts to limit mifepristone access — first in 2024, when the high court rejected a push by doctors and anti-abortion activists, and again in May when it lifted a temporary 5th Circuit block on the Biden-era FDA rule. Aguiñaga estimated that 1,000 abortions are occurring monthly in Louisiana due to the Biden-era FDA policy. Attributing that figure to an FDA regulation seemed like a leap to 5th Circuit Judge Stephen Higginson. “There are too many independent actors to say, ‘Actually, the government’s assessment of safety is what’s causing your 1,000 abortions a month,’ ” said Higginson, who was appointed by former President Barack Obama. When Aguiñaga claimed that mifepristone had saddled Louisiana with unnecessary health costs tied to complications from medically induced abortions, Judge Priscilla Richman, a George W. Bush appointee, pressed him on whether those complications could have been prevented had the patients seen providers in-person.

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Anti-abortion demonstrators stand side by side outside the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans on Wednesday. district attorney, Tony Clayton, when he asked her for help in cracking down on interstate shipments of abortion medication. Clayton is a New York physician who mailed abortion pills in 2024 to the mother of a pregnant Port Allen teenager. The teen ingested the pills. New York has refused to extradite the provider.

Supporters and opponents of abortion access agree that abortion pills have been especially prevalent since Roe’s reversal in states with bans on the procedure. One 2025 study by the Journal of the American Medical Association found that of 120,000 abortion pill mailings by a single telehealth clinic, 100,000 went to people in states with bans. Still, Murrill’s lawsuit has raised alarm bells among officials who

support abortion access in Democratic led-states who say it could limit access for their constituents. Murrill’s lawsuit “improperly elevates the policy preferences of states that have banned or restricted abortion over the preferences of other states that have made the different but equally sovereign determinations to promote access,” 21 Democratic attorneys general wrote in a brief to the 5th Circuit. Murrill’s ofﬁce contends that the Biden-era regulation violates the Comstock Act, an 1873 federal law banning interstate shipment of illicit material such as pornography. Weeks after President Donald Trump took office for a second time in January of 2025, then-U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi visited New Orleans and pledged in a meeting with law enforcement ofﬁcials to work on enforcing the Comstock Act against those who mail abortion pills over state lines. “I would love to work with you,” Bondi told the West Baton Rouge

Sankey, the SEC and the NCAA. The injunction allowed Harris, Continued from page 1A Wright and more than 40 other athletes to return to school for a ﬁfth year of eligibility. But on the same day the injuncis moot.” Both players planned to join the tion was granted, the SEC ﬁled a LSU roster this fall after their re- separate federal lawsuit against spective NFL teams cut them last LSU over the school’s refusal to month, and they eventually won a obey its bylaws regarding propreliminary injunction from a Ba- fessional players from the NFL, ton Rouge judge last Thursday in NBA or WNBA returning to cola lawsuit pitting athletes against lege.

The conference on Tuesday further threatened to expel LSU from the SEC by scheduling a vote for Thursday on the possibility with the presidents of the conference’s member schools. “I received notice of the special President’s and Chancellor’s meeting scheduled for tomorrow, September 10, 2026,” Rousse wrote. “At no point has LSU ever threatened to upset the meeting. But to be clear, LSU will not challenge,

disrupt or seek to cancel or postpone this meeting. This issue is also moot.” A source told The Advocate that the SEC’s meeting of chancellors and presidents is still scheduled for Thursday afternoon over Zoom. But even if a vote to expel LSU from the league is no longer expected to take place, the conference could still seek to exact a penalty against LSU for coach Lane Kiffin’s efforts to add former pros.

The federal court hearing between LSU and the SEC was set to begin at 1 p.m. on Wednesday before it was moved after LSU added two already-injured players — Aidan Anding and Gabriel Reliford — to its official roster, bringing it to its 105-man limit and preventing it from adding Harris or Wright. Staff writers Quinn Coffman, Scott Rabalais and Jon Blau contributed to this report.

of separations in 2022 and 2023, including the city’s high violent crime rate, rising anti-police sentiment following the 2020 murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police ofﬁcer, and a criminal justice system still struggling to recover from pandemic-era disruptions. “I think anybody who was on the fence about leaving at the time, that was probably their push out the door,” Stone said. New Orleans has spent tens of millions of dollars over the past

five years on incentive pay and bonuses to help keep and attract NOPD ofﬁcers. Stone said a series of retention bonuses ranging from $1,000 to $30,000, part of Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s 2022 plan to beef up the NOPD’s ranks, did provide a bump in recruiting. However, the city’s budget crisis left the city scrambling to pay bonuses in January. “As other departments in the region and nationally have increased the overall pay scale for ofﬁcers

coming in, we have fallen behind,” Stone said. Since 2022, the NOPD has also expanded its civilian staff to around 300 employees, who lighten the load for commissioned officers. The department has emphasized recruitment in 2026, and officials project the department will end the year with about 930 commissioned officers, a “net positive” for staffing, but still below Kirkpatrick’s stated goal of 1,200 officers.

Rounding out the three-judge panel was Biden appointee Dana Douglas. The 5th Circuit reviews appeals on federal district court rulings in Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. It has driven a series of conservative legal victories in recent years, even as it regularly leads federal appellate courts in the number of decisions it generates that are later overturned by the Supreme Court.

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Continued from page 1A in March. “If there is a cancer, she is going to cut it out, and I think that’s important,” said Matthew Stone, a former NOPD detective and director of communications for the New Orleans Police & Justice Foundation. “No one hates a bad cop more than a good cop.”

An unknown number of ofﬁcers classified as having resigned or retired left while under investigation. Among them was Jeffrey Vappie, who retired in 2024 and is awaiting federal trial on charges of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to obstruct justice and making false statements to authorities in connection with his alleged relationship with former Mayor LaToya Cantrell. Stone said several factors likely contributed to the higher number

Frosty reception

you doing and when are you going to do it? We keep inquiring, and we haven’t really gotten a good answer.” If the 5th Circuit bench’s reaction to Aguiñaga seemed frosty, the one U.S. Justice Department Civil Division lawyer Daniel Winik received minutes later was downright frigid. Appearing on behalf of the FDA, Winik repeatedly declined to answer questions from the judges about the agency’s position on its policy, spurring indignant questions from the bench. “I ﬁnd that very unsatisfactory that the agency won’t give an opinion as to its own regulations,” Higginson said. On that point, Murrill and the Obama-appointed judge seemed to agree. “(Winik’s answers) were actually pretty evasive,” Murrill said.

In the view of Murrill and antiabortion advocates, Trump’s administration has moved too slowly in cracking down on medication abortion. The administration has declined to defend the Biden-era rule on its merits. Its attorneys have instead asked judges to hold off on rulings until the FDA wraps up a pending “safety review” of the drug. “They say they have something under review, but there’s no evidence that they’re going to do anything,” Murrill told reporters Email James Finn at jﬁnn@ outside the courthouse. “What are theadvocate.com.

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Struggling LIV Golf files for bankruptcy Organization owes state $1M in wake of scrapped tournament

BY DOUG FERGUSON Associated Press

and WILLIE SWETT Staff writer

LIV Golf filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday with more than $500 million in debt, part of its goal to revive the league without Saudi funding, and Louisiana is among its largest creditors. The move was widely expected after the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia abruptly ended its financial support after the final event of 2026, a season that was originally supposed to include a June stop in New Orleans. The New Orleans LIV Golf tournament had been announced to great fanfare for City Park’s Bayou Oaks Golf Course by state officials Gov. Jeff Landry and Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois, only to be canceled in April amid questions about the league’s financial future. To attract the event, the state offered LIV a $7.2 million incentive package to be funded from the state’s major event fund. The controversial deal included a $5 million “hosting fee” for LIV — to be paid in increments ahead of the event — and $2.2 million for City Park to pay for upgrades to the course, most of which were completed. After the event was canceled, the state said LIV would repay the $1 million it had already received, per a clawback provision in its contract with the state, and would not be eligible to receive the other $4 million. Reached by phone Tuesday evening, Emma Wagner, a spokesperson for LED, said the $1 million has not been repaid. Wagner said LED and the LIV Golf are in formal discussions to get the money back, but did not provide more details. Senate President Cameron Henry, who helped garner support for the incentive package in the Legislature, has previously said there was a “clawback provision should they falter.” LIV said it has agreed to a re-

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Gov. Jeff Landry makes his entrance at a news conference touting the LIV Golf Louisiana tournament in New Orleans last year. structuring plan with BC Partners as the primary source of its capital. In a news release, LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil said, “This process gives us the structure and time to pursue a landmark transaction and begin the next chapter of LIV Golf.” O’Neil has said “LIV Golf 2.0” would feature players as majority owners in a reduced schedule. In a letter to LIV Golf fans, O’Neil said the new look would expand the size of the field from 57 to 75 players and introduce a 54-hole cut for the first time. There also would be Monday qualifiers. He said the team concept would be built around nationalities and that LIV would continue to tap some of its more successful markets in Australia, South Africa and Asia. Still, the new version would be a shell of what LIV promised when it launched in June 2022 after paying nine-figure signing bonuses to lure away top names from the PGA Tour. The spending topped more than $5 billion before PIF said in April it was pulling the plug. Still to be determined is the future of the biggest stars still with LIV, most notably Jon Rahm and

Bryson DeChambeau. Rahm is playing the Irish Open this week and told BBC Northern Ireland: “I still have a contract with LIV 1.0 that I’m more than willing to fulfill. Like I said, time will tell.” Rahm, DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson and Cameron Smith were the leading four creditors listed in the filing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New Jersey. Of the top 30 creditors LIV listed, 14 were players. The filing listed only the “unsecured claim” — Rahm led the list at nearly $7.5 million — and not the full amount owed. LIV listed between $100 million and $500 million in estimated assets and $500 million and $1 billion in liabilities. The state of Louisiana is listed among the largest creditors at about $1.22 million. It was not immediately clear where the additional $220,000 figure came from. The Michigan event also was canceled, with the team championship merged into the final event in Indiana. Louisiana is the only state listed among the top 30 largest unsecured creditors, according to the bank-

ruptcy filings. Chapter 11 is commonly known as reorganization bankruptcy and generally allows the debtor to continue to operate the business, even borrowing new money under court approval. LIV Golf said the PIF has agreed to provide $49.6 million in debtorin-possession financing through the DIP credit agreement, subject to the court’s approval. BC Partners LP — the credit business of U.K.-based BC Partners — and other minority investors that might emerge would provide the exit financing as LIV tries to keep going. LIV said it intends to emerge from bankruptcy and start its new version as early as 2027. “Now it is time to enter the next phase of LIV Golf,” O’Neil said in his letter. “Today, we took an important step forward to get there. LIV Golf has entered a court-supervised restructuring process that provides us with the time and framework to address previous financial obligations and complete a transaction that will make the League’s next phase a reality. “Put simply, this process is de-

signed to build a stronger and more sustainable future for LIV Golf.” But so much depends on who stays. The PGA Tour has banned players for one year from their most recent LIV Golf appearance. Brooks Koepka was the ﬁrst LIV player to return under penalty — a $5 million payment to charity, no equity grants for ﬁve years, no access to bonus money the year he returned. PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp offered the same deal to Rahm, DeChambeau and Smith with a tight deadline to accept. None did, and three months later as the U.S.-Iran war took root, PIF pulled its funding and sent LIV Golf into a spiral. Rolapp has not been inclined to discuss any paths back while players are under contract. O’Neil said LIV Golf’s intention was to “complete, not compete,” a phrase that rankled more stable tours because of the disruption LIV Golf created under former CEO Greg Norman who felt players should be able to compete on any tour, while be required to play a full schedule on LIV.

Trump’s trip to GOP soiree in Texas brieﬂy delayed by emergency slide BY BILL BARROW and JACQUELYN MARTIN

Associated Press

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. — President Donald Trump had been eagerly awaiting his trip to Texas for his Republican Party’s midterm convention. But he was brieﬂy delayed by the deployment of an inﬂatable emergency slide on the new Air Force One plane that was a gift from Qatar. Trump arrived at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland aboard Marine One on Wednesday afternoon for the scheduled trip to Dallas but was kept on the helicopter for about 20 minutes as U.S. Air Force personnel attended to the plane. The emergency slide had deployed from the front right exit, on the opposite side

of the door Trump uses to board. As Trump arrived at the base, reporters accompanying him to Texas watched the former baby blue and white plane that had flown presidents for decades taxi from the hangar and stop a few hundred yards behind the gifted aircraft, which Trump had refurbished at taxpayer expense and painted red, white, dark blue and gold. E v e n t u a l l y, Tr u m p emerged from the helicopter and said the slide was being tested. Asked why, he said, “They want to make sure everything works perfectly.” It was not immediately clear whether the slide was intentionally inﬂated during testing or whether an error caused it to inﬂate. But Trump said he was not wor-

ried. Asked whether he was satisﬁed that the plane was safe to ﬂy, he said, “Yeah, I am — or I wouldn’t be on it.” White House communications director Steven Cheung issued a statement that did not fully explain how the slide was deployed. “As the President has said, the slide was checked out to make sure everything works perfectly,” Cheung said. “Air Force One is on its way to Dallas so he can deliver his much-anticipated speech to a raucous and sold-out crowd.” A U.S. Air Force spokesperson said the plane “continued safely on its planned route” after an “emergency slide deployment.” The statement did not address whether the deployment was part of the testing or an accident.

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An Anthropic researcher said he is resigning from the company over concerns the artificial intelligence firm and its competitors are not acting responsibly in AI development, echoing concerns raised inside and outside of the industry about the technology’s potential to elude human control. Jacob Coxon, who said he spent three years doing research at both Anthropic and OpenAI, said Tuesday on the social platform X that the two AI companies are more focused on beating each other and global competitors in developing the most advanced model possible than they are on safety. OpenAI and Anthropic announced, about a week apart, that their models had broken out of testing environments and obtained unauthorized access to real computer systems. The announcements prompted concerns about models going rogue and carrying out other, more harmful tasks. Both companies said at the time that they were pausing some evaluations while they put more monitoring measures and guardrails in place. Coxon said Anthropic and its chief rival OpenAI “are racing straight to self-improving superintelligence and gambling with our lives.” He warned that some working on AI development believe it could threaten human life by the end of the decade. “Do not underestimate the power of this technology,” he continued. “These will soon be superhuman systems that can hack anything, revolutionize any field overnight, and acquire real power and resources. We have all witnessed the progress in each of these domains, and progress is not slowing.” Coxon, Anthropic and OpenAI did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Meta launches personal AI agent Meta launched on Tuesday a personal artiﬁcial intelligence agent, Muse, for people 18 and over who are looking for help with day-to-day tasks like schedules, shopping and, in the company’s words, turning “longterm goals into action plans.” The parent company of Instagram and Facebook is stressing the safety and privacy features of the agent, which for now is only available in the U.S. Muse, Meta said, runs on a dedicated, secure virtual machine that houses both the agent and the user’s data. People can message the agent in a separate app, called Muse, or message it in WhatsApp. It can handle simple tasks like sending an email or booking travel, or bigger, long-term goals like creating a yearlong exercise plan or setting up a new business. At its most basic level, an AI agent works like a traditional, human-crafted computer program that executes a job, like launching an application. Combined with an AI large language model, however, it can search for knowledge that enables it to complete tasks without explicit, step-by-step instructions. That means, instead of just helping you draft the language of an email, it can theoretically handle the whole process — receiving a message from your co-worker, figuring out what you might want to say, and ﬁring off the response on its own.

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Trump: Oil won’t come down soon President says Iranians ‘desperate’ to affect midterms

BY AAMER MADHANI Associated Press

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that oil prices that have surged because of the Iran war likely won’t come down until after U.S. midterm elections. Oil prices on Wednesday jumped more than 3%, pushing international Brent crude past the $100 threshold for the ﬁrst time since

July as salvos between the U.S. and Iran escalated. “Right after the election, oil prices are going to be tumbling downward,” Trump said. “I think it’s going to take a little bit longer than the midterm.” Trump, in an exchange with reporters, added that he believes Iran will ﬁnally relent after the pivotal elections are held in the U.S. “They’re desperate to try and affect the election, so that we can get a nice weak group of people in there, and leave them alone and let them have their nuclear weapon,” Trump said. He added, “I think the war’s going to end immediately after the election because they can’t

hold out any longer,” Trump said. The president at the outset of the war said it would last a matter of weeks. The conflict is now in its seventh month. The comments were a striking acknowledgment from Trump about the status of the conflict as his Republican administration faces mounting pressure to address high gas prices as the war in Iran grinds on with no conclusion in sight. Trump last week downplayed the conflict as “small potatoes” even as Republicans expressed concern the war will loom large with voters left navigating elevated gas prices and higher inflation.

The U.S. has tapped its strategic petroleum reserves, which in early August fell below 300 million barrels, down by more than 100 million barrels since the start of 2026. Trump’s prediction that the war won’t be wrapped up until after Nov. 3 comes after Vice President JD Vance last week steered clear of predicting that the conﬂict would be over by the midterm elections. “When you ask, ‘When will this end?’ you’re asking me a question like, ‘When will the Iranians stop shooting at ships?’” Vance said. “I think the reality is, I don’t know the answer to that question. You would have to ask the Iranians.”

New Apple CEO unveils latest iPhones, including foldable model Versions of iPhone 18 feature longer battery life, but also higher prices

BY BARBARA ORTUTAY

AP technology writer

CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple on Wednesday unveiled its latest generation of iPhones, including a widely anticipated foldable version called Duo. The company’s new CEO, John Ternus, who took over from Tim Cook on Sept. 1, introduced the latest lineup at the company’s headquarters. After cycling through other updates to the iPhone, the Apple Watch and AirPods, Ternus told the audience inside the Steve Jobs Theater that “actually there is one more thing,” in a nod to the trademark phrase from Jobs that the company’s legendary late founder himself borrowed from the 1970s detective show “Columbo.” The foldable phone has the Ternus “largest display ever on an iPhone, yet ﬁts into your pocket,” Ternus said. The phone opens to a 7.6-inch display that is 80% larger than the newest iPhone 18 Pro. It will let people use an Apple Pencil on the phone, a capability previously reserved to iPad users. Duo, Ternus said “will redeﬁne the experience of using a foldable phone.” The Duo lets users split the screen to use two different apps on the device, or two windows of the same website for things like comparison shopping. With a starting price of $1,999, it is the most expensive iPhone yet. The Duo “was always going to eclipse Apple’s other announcements at the event,” said Ben Wood, chief analyst at CCS Insight. “The device adds a distinctive new design to the iPhone lineup and marks the company’s entry into the niche foldable smartphone category.” Wood said that while there is certain to be demand for the Duo,

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The iPhone Duo is displayed on Wednesday on the Apple campus in Cupertino, Calif. Many of Apple’s biggest rivals, which costs less than some analysts had anticipated, foldables such as Samsung, Motorola and still account for less than 5% of Google, have already come out with foldable smartphones. But the overall smartphone market. Apple is not one to rush on new New iPhone 18 models technologies. “The foldable launch is The iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, Ternus said, bring im- straight out of Apple’s playbook: provements to the battery, cam- Wait for the product to work out era, and performance. They will its kinks and for the market to start at $1,199 and $1,299, re- offer glimpses of viability, then spectively. Customers can preor- enter and shape the category,” der the phones starting on Sept. said Forrester analyst Dipanjan 12 and they will be available on Chatterjee. But, he added, the Sept. 18, although the Duo will be question will be whether it can expand demand for what’s still a available on Oct. 23. The new models feature a long niche product category. Compared with earlier generabattery life — 45 hours of video playback for the Pro Max — and tions, the iPhone 18 costs about faster charging. The camera $100 more due partly to a global offers what Apple called “cin- memory chip shortage. The ematic effects” from regular iPhone 17’s price ranges from video captured on the phone, as $799 to $1,999 depending on the well as new options for manual model. Earlier this year, Apple uncontrols and “smart focus tracking,” which lets users focus on a veiled artiﬁcial intelligence adsingle moving subject, such as a vances, including upgrades to kid during a soccer game. its Siri assistant, emphasizing a Apple is also focusing on Siri’s focus on privacy and day-to-day new AI capabilities with the new use as the company tries to catch phones, emphasizing privacy up with rivals on AI. and security to stand apart from rivals who are further along in Ternus takes center stage incorporating AI. The keynote address for Ter-

nus was his opportunity to set the tone for his vision of Apple’s future, Chatterjee said. “John Ternus inherits perhaps the most successful consumer technology juggernaut in modern times. That is both a boon and a burden for him. Tim Cook’s perfected execution, scale, and monetization set a high bar, and Ternus must extend that run,” Chatterjee said. “But he must sustain that momentum while positioning Apple to disrupt itself in the near future, when the iPhone, or any smartphone for that matter, will cease to be the consumer’s primary conduit to the world.” Wood noted that, with all the excitement around the Duo, the ofﬁcial arrival of Ternus as CEO “felt like less of a story” than he’d expected. “This event marks a seamless transition from Tim Cook, and its timing to coincide with the iPhone Duo was undoubtedly planned,” Wood said. “However, despite the media frenzy about this new device, it is the broader strength of Apple’s hardware, software and services that will drive the company forward.”

Ex-Amazon warehouse workers allege pregnancy discrimination BY CLAIRE SAVAGE Associated Press

A group of former Amazon warehouse employees is suing the company for systemically discriminating against pregnant workers, accusing the company of denying them basic accommodations and penalizing some who took breaks to pump milk or time off for hospital visits. The four plaintiffs filed a proposed nationwide class action in a Brooklyn, New York federal court Tuesday, accusing Amazon of violating the 2022 Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which requires employers with 15 or more workers to provide a “reasonable accommo-

dation” for pregnancy and childbirth related medical conditions. To refuse an accommodation, companies must show it would create “undue hardship” for the business. “Denying a pregnant worker a stool, a lighter workload, or a bathroom break is a violation of federal law — it’s that simple,” said Inimai Chettiar, president of A Better Balance, a nonproﬁt organization that is representing the plaintiffs along with the law ﬁrm Emery Celli Brinckerhoff Abady Ward & Maazel. Amazon denied the accusations, saying the lawsuit’s description of events is inaccurate. Kelly Nantel, an Amazon spokesperson, said Amazon has approved “more than

99.9% of pregnancy related accommodations” over the past year and that “the accounts shared by A Better Balance contain inaccuracies and omit important details.” A Better Balance spearheaded a decadelong campaign for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, drawing attention to the plight of thousands of women, especially low-wage workers, who have been pushed out of work for requesting accommodations such as a chair or stool, leave to attend prenatal appointments, light duty for manual labor, or temporary reassignment. The law passed with overwhelming bipartisan support and took effect in June 2023 but has since been embroiled in several lawsuits

ﬁled by Republican-led states and religious groups, which objected to regulations passed by the Bidenera Equal Employment Opportunity Commission establishing that workers seeking abortions are entitled to accommodations. A federal judge last year struck down the abortion provision of the regulations, which the EEOC, now led by a Republican majority, plans to revise. A separate lawsuit ﬁled by the state of Texas takes aim at the entirety of the law, claiming its passage was unconstitutional because a majority of House members were not physically present to approve the law as part of a spending package in December 2022.

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Officials: Iran forging new ring Yemen prison death toll of proxies to threaten U.S. allies rises to 23 as clashes rise Escalation between forces threatens fragile ceasefire

Iraqi militias, Houthis coordinate in drone attacks

BY SAMY MAGDY

BY SAMY MAGDY, SARAH EL DEEB and QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA

Associated Press

CAIRO — In July, Saudi Arabia and the United States bombed Iran-backed militias in Iraq after blaming them for drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities that had been claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, another Iranian ally. Now, regional officials tell The Associated Press that the Houthis helped the Iraqi militias plan and execute the two-day swarm attack, showing a new level of coordination. Iran spent decades building up armed groups on Israel’s frontiers that suffered major losses in the wars following Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack out of Gaza. Israel battered the Palestinian militants as well as Lebanon’s Hezbollah, which had been Iran’s most powerful ally. Regional officials and experts say Iran is now using the Iraqi militias and the Houthis to threaten Saudi Arabia and other American allies in the Gulf in order to drive up the costs of the war launched by the U.S. and Israel in February. It is a risky strategy. A wave of Houthi attacks on Saudi oil facilities on Tuesday threatened to reignite full-scale war with the kingdom. Iraq has ordered militias to disarm by the end of this month, though powerful Iran-backed groups have refused to do so. A new American effort to economically isolate Iran could spark further escalation.

was confirmed by a Houthi official and an Iraqi militia member. A U.S. military official said Houthis had been killed in previous strikes in Iraq. The U.S. is concerned about the Houthi presence there and their ability to launch attacks on other countries, including Saudi Arabia, the official said. Two officials with the Popular Mobilization Forces, an umbrella group of militias that is officially part of Iraq’s security forces, denied involvement in the attack on Saudi Arabia and denied that the Houthis were operating under its auspices. The PMF includes powerful militias backed by Iran that sometimes act independently. All the officials and the militia member spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to media. The Houthis did not respond to a request for comment.

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Cooperation grew during Gaza war

The Houthi involvement in the Iraqi drone attack was confirmed by two Saudi officials, citing intelligence, and a senior Iraqi security official. They said Houthi emissaries worked in an operations room run by Iraqi militias. Saudi Arabia and the U.S. responded with joint airstrikes that killed at least 20 Iraqi fighters, six Iranian advisers and at least one Houthi official. The death of the Houthi, not previously reported,

Cooperation between the Iraqi militias and the better organized Houthis had grown throughout the war in Gaza, when they coordinated attacks on Israel, according to the Houthi and regional officials. At the height of the war, Houthi leader Abdel-Malek al-Houthi spoke of a joint operations room. After the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28, Iran and its allies began firing on Gulf nations to broaden the conflict and inflict

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Houthi supporters attend a rally against the Saudi-led coalition in Sanaa, yemen, on July 31. pain on major oil producers hosting American forces. “Iran has a hybrid strategy in the current war. We are not ﬁghting on one front and we are not using one tool,” Mahdi Mohammadi, an adviser to Iran’s parliament speaker, wrote on social media in June. “The Houthis’ growing prominence during the Gaza war opened up a new horizon in Iraq. Many groups there became eager to support the Houthis, and in return, the Houthis started sharing their military expertise with Iraqi militias,” said Ahmed Nagi, senior Yemen analyst at the Crisis Group, an international think tank. Now they are “squeezing Saudi like with pliers,” Nagi said.

Houthi blockade ramps pressure A week before the drone swarm attack, the Houthis declared a blockade against Saudi shipping in the Red Sea, threatening another critical trade route as the wartime disruption of the Strait of Hormuz has jolted the world economy. Since late July, the Houthis have carried out over a dozen attacks against Saudi oil facilities and tankers in the Red Sea, according to the war monitor group ACLED. On Tuesday, they launched a wave of attacks on oil and other facilities in southern Saudi Arabia, wounding more than 70 people, including women and children, Saudi authorities said.

Rubio says U.S. is working with allies to counter drugs BY MATTHEW LEE AP diplomatic writer

QUITO, Ecuador — Secretary of State Marco Rubio gave new clarity Wednesday on the U.S. approach toward combating drug trafﬁcking in Latin American waters, saying the Trump administration is now focused on working with allied countries and aligning with their laws but insisting that the military will “still blow up ships if need be.” The public acknowledgment of a shift in U.S. strategy comes a year after Washington began a campaign of unilateral deadly strikes against those it calls “narcoterrorists” operating boats in international waters. The latest attack last month brought the number

of people who have been killed in boat strikes by the U.S. military to at least 227 in 68 strikes. Now, the Trump administration is focused on building agreements for joint operations with allied countries in the region, including Colombia and Ecuador, that comply with their laws in their waters. “I think its an incredible advance for the ﬁrst time to have countries that are willing to participate in these efforts in their territorial waters,” Rubio told reporters on a trip to the Ecuadorian capital, Quito. “The important point is that these routes are being disrupted. These routes are being ended,” he added. He said the decision is “a

strike-by-strike or operationby-operation determination” that depends on the threat and location of the boat. Recent U.S. interdictions in Latin American waters are unlike the Trump administration’s initial strikes on alleged drug-trafﬁcking boats that began in September 2025. Lately, people aboard floating refueling stations said to be supporting drug trafficking have been removed and transferred to Ecuadorian authorities. Then the U.S. military blows up the vessels. The shift comes after a series of strikes on boats over the year on people the Trump administration accused of being “narcoterrorists” without providing evidence.

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CAIRO — Rescuers in Yemen pulled more bodies from the rubble Wednesday of a prison run by Iran-backed Houthi rebels that was hit in a deadly airstrike earlier this week, as an escalation between the rebels and a Saudiled coalition threatened Yemen’s fragile ceasefire. The renewed fighting is also threatening global oil shipments as the Houthis target shipping and oil infrastructure that’s helping keep oil flowing through the Red Sea while the U.S.-Iran war has throttled shipments through the key Strait of Hormuz on the opposite side of the Arabian Peninsula. The prison in Hazm, the Jawf provincial capital, collapsed on Monday when coalition strikes hit the area, killing at least 23 people, including the four whose bodies were found on Wednesday. It wasn’t immediately known how many people were in the prison at the time of the strikes, which also left seven people injured. Following the strike on Monday, the Houthis retaliated on Tuesday with attacks on southern Saudi cities. The coalition early Wednesday responded with more strikes on rebel-held areas. The Saudi-backed government forces advanced in the eastern part of Hazm on Wednesday, cutting off supply routes to the Houthis, the military’s media office said. The rebels reported 48 airstrikes over 12 hours in the provinces of Jawf, Marib, Hodeida, Taiz, Bayda and Saada, the rebels’ stronghold on the border with Saudi Arabia. Hassan Saboula, director of Jawf’s civil defense agency, said a child was among the 23 killed on Monday and that rescue teams were still searching for seven missing from the attack. The identities of those killed have yet to be determined, alMasirah satellite news channel

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New poll ﬁnds few Americans Missouri’s congressional map back before the trust campaigns or Trump U.S. Supreme Court

AP-NORC/USA Facts poll finds citizens are more skeptical

Appeals lead to conflicting rulings

BY AMELIA THOMSON-DEVEAUX and LINLEY SANDERS

BY DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press

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WASHINGTON — Americans are more skeptical of government information than they were a few years ago, with majorities now saying they have little or no trust in federal government information about elections and politics, foreign affairs or the environment, a new poll finds. The survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and USAFacts shows that while mistrust of government information has grown since 2024, it’s also higher than it was at the end of President Donald Trump’s first term, underscoring how his recent attempts to dismantle parts of the federal bureaucracy may have affected public confidence in the executive branch, particularly among Democrats. Those suspicions extend to the results of the coming midterm elections. Only 34% of U.S. adults trust government certifications of election results “a great deal” or “quite a bit,” which is down slightly from 40% in 2024. Certification is a typically routine process in which local and state officials confirm the vote count, but it’s become politicized since Trump lost the 2020 presidential election. Trust in government information has also become more partisan since Trump’s first term, the survey found. “It’s pretty hard to trust anything that’s being communicated,” said Shannon Ingram, 46, a Democrat who lives in Maryland, pointing to shifting health recommendations as an example of “questionable” government information she’s seen since Trump

regained office. “There is a significant amount of bias, and it comes from the people who are authoring the content.” About 6 in 10 U.S. adults have low trust in information from the federal government about the environment, foreign affairs, elections and politics, abortion or immigration — saying they trust it “only a little” or “not at all.” Mistrust in what the federal government says has risen at least slightly on nearly every topic that was asked about in an APNORC/ USAFacts survey from 2019. That includes education — which has risen from 37% in 2019 to 53% now — with a 9-percentage point spike in the last year. The findings come after a year and a half of upheaval in the executive branch. Trump began to dismantle key parts of the federal bureaucracy soon after entering the White House for the second time, moving to end longstanding programs and shutter entire agencies. Since then, thousands of federal employees have been fired or left their jobs, substantially reducing the ranks of the government stat-

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CLUDING, WITHOUT LIMI‐ TATION, WITH RESPECT TO THE EXISTENCE OR OF NONEXISTENCE OTHER LIENS, THE QUAN‐ TITY, QUALITY, CONDI‐ TION OR DESCRIPTION OF INTERESTS, THE THE PROPERTY, AND/OR THE VALUE OF ANY OF THE AND (ii) FOREGOING, WITHOUT ANY RECOURSE AGAINST WHATSOEVER THE SECURED PARTY (OR ANY OTHER PERSON ACT‐ ING FOR OR ON BEHALF OF THE SECURED PARTY).

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PUBLIC NOTICE --CITY PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 PUBLIC HEARING: 1:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1300 PERDIDO STREET 1st FLOOR THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, IN ACCOR‐ DANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF THE CITY OF NEW OR‐ LEANS SUBDIVISION REG‐ ULATIONS, WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON SEP‐ TEMBER 22, 2026 ON THE FOLLOWING MATTER: SUBDIVISION DOCKETS 098-26, 099-26, and 103-26 SD098-26 Resubdivision of Lot 5-A into Lots 5A1 and 5A2 in Square 37, Third Municipal District and bounded by Franklin Avenue, Jasmine Street, Iris Street, and Wisteria Street. Municipal ad‐ dresses are 4118-4128 Franklin Avenue. (Policy A) SD099-26 Resubdivision of Lot M into Lots M-1 and Lot C in Square 405A, Fourth Municipal Dis‐ trict and bounded by South Claiborne Avenue, Washington Avenue, Clara Street, and Toledano Street. Munici‐ pal addresses are 2900 South Claiborne Avenue and 2912 Washington Av‐ enue. (Policy D) SD103-26 Resubdivision of Lots A, B, 6, and 7 into Lot A-1 in Square 1507, Third Municipal District and bounded by Law Street, Republic Street, Hope Street, and George Nick Connor Drive. Mu‐ nicipal addresses are 1863-1865 Law Street and 2600-2606 George Nick Connor Drive. (Policy A) THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HEAR PROPONENTS AND OPPO‐ NENTS TO THE ABOVE PROPOSED SUBDIVISION. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO AT‐ TEND AND ALL RELEVANT COMMENTS CONCERNING THE PROPOSED CHANGES ARE ENCOURAGED. THE CPC HAS ESTABLISHED PUBLIC HEARING RULES WITHIN ITS ADMINISTRA‐ TIVE RULES, POLICIES, & PROCEDURES, WHICH ARE AVAILABLE ON THE CPC WEBSITE: WWW. NOLA.GOV/CPC. YOU MAY ALSO SUBMIT WRITTEN COMMENTS TO THE EX‐ ECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN ADVANCE BY MAIL (1300 PERDIDO STREET, 7TH FLOOR, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112) OR EMAIL CPCINFO@NOLA.GOV. ALL WRITTEN COMMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THE MONDAY, EIGHT DAYS PRIOR TO THE HEARING DATE. September 3, 10 and 17, 2026 Robert Rivers, Executive Director NOCP 9263 199662-sept 3-10-17-3t $114.36 PUBLIC NOTICE --UCC PUBLIC SALE NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT MSC – 650 Poydras HoldCo, LLC (“Secured Party”) will offer for sale at public auction (“Sale”) 100% of the limited liabil‐ ity company interests (“Interests”) held by Poy‐ dras Center Mezzanine, LLC (“Mezzanine Bor‐ rower”) in Poydras Cen‐ ter, LLC, a Delaware lim‐ ited liability company (“Pledged Entity”), to‐ h i h i

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A battle over Missouri’s congressional districts vaulted back to the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday, two months before a pivotal November election that will determine control of Congress and affect the fate of President Donald Trump’s agenda. A series of conflicting court rulings has left a scar on Missouri — and left voters befuddled and unsure which U.S. House districts they will be voting in and which candidates will appear on their ballots. A federal appeals court panel on Wednesday sided with Republicans, declining to halt a federal judge’s order favoring a new map backed by Trump. But that decision immediately was appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, which just a day earlier had let stand a ruling by Missouri’s top court against the Trump-backed districts. Time is rapidly expiring to figure it out. Federal law sets a Sept. 19 deadline to mail absentee ballots to overseas citizens and military voters. Trump urged Republican-led states last year to redraw congressional districts to their advantage ahead of the midterm elections. Texas went first. Missouri was the second GOP state to act. State lawmakers passed new U.S. House districts last September targeting a Kansas City-based seat held by Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver. The new districts were intended to help Republicans win seven of the state’s eight House seats in the midterm elections — a gain of one seat. Redistricting opponents collected hundreds of thousands of petition signatures seeking to force a

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isticians and leading experts to warn about risks to data quality. Shifting regulations and recommendations have also led to dramatic changes in government policy. Recent changes to longstanding health advice have put doctors and medical organizations at odds with the Trump administration on vaccination recommendations. Earlier this year, the Environmental Protection Agency rescinded a scientific finding that has underpinned government action to fight climate change for more than a decade. Jeremy Cove, a 44-year-old Republican from Missouri, trusts the Trump administration’s guidance on matters like vaccines, but he disagrees with their assertion that climate change is not happening, or that humans are not contributing to it. “I love Trump; I voted for Trump, but some of the things he’s doing just makes me distrust more,” Cove said. “Stuff like renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America, it just makes you think about what their priorities are. Then you realize it’s not what it should be, which in turn, makes you distrust even more.”

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g y certain gether with rights and property rep‐ resenting, relating to, or arising from the Inter‐ ests, (collectively, “Col‐ lateral”) as fully de‐ scribed in the Mezzanine and Security Pledge Agreement, dated as of June 7, 2016, made by Borrower in favor of Se‐ Party (“Pledge cured Agreement”). The Sale will take place on September 24, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. (ET) in compli‐ ance with New York Uni‐ form Commercial Code Section 9-610 both at the offices of Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP, 1407 Broad‐ way, 39th Fl., New York, NY 10018 and virtually via online video conference. The URL address and password for the online video conference will be provided to registered participants. The Sale is being made in connection with the fore‐ closure on a pledge of the Collateral under the Pledge Agreement, pur‐ suant to which Mezza‐ Borrower has nine granted to Secured Party a first priority lien on the Collateral as collateral for the loan in the origi‐ nal principal amount of (“Mezza‐ $4,400,000.00 nine Loan”) from Secured Party to Mezzanine Bor‐ rower. It is the understanding of Secured Party (but with‐ out representation or warranty of any kind) that: (i) the Mezzanine Loan is in default, (ii) Borrower Mezzanine owns the Interests, (iii) the Interests constitute the principal asset of Mezzanine Borrower, (iv) Pledged Entity owns cer‐ tain real property lo‐ cated at 650 Poydras St., New Orleans, LA 70130 (“Property”), (v) the prin‐ assets of the cipal Pledged Entity are the Property and certain re‐ lated rights, and (vi) the Property is encumbered by a mortgage lien granted by Pledged En‐ tity as security for a mortgage loan (“Mort‐ gage Loan”) made pur‐ suant to a certain loan agreement by and be‐ tween the holder of the Mortgage Loan and the Pledged Entity (“Mort‐ gage Loan Agreement”). An online datasite for the Sale (the “Datasite”) is available at the following link: https://rimarketpla ce.com/listing/129493/ office/lafayette-square/ la The Datasite will in‐ clude certain relevant in‐ formation that Secured Party possesses con‐ cerning Pledged Entity, Mezzanine Borrower, the Loan, and the Mortgage (collectively, “Disclosed Materials”) as well as the Terms of Sale for Public Auction relating to the Sale of the Collateral (“Terms of Sale”). Access to such information will be conditioned upon exe‐ cution of a confidential‐ ity agreement which can be found on the Datasite. No information provided, whether in the Datasite or otherwise, shall con‐ stitute a representation or warranty of any kind with respect to such in‐ formation, the Collateral or the Sale. Participants are encouraged to re‐ view all Disclosed Mate‐ rials and perform such due diligence as they deem necessary in ad‐ vance of the Sale. The Collateral is being offered as a single lot, and is being sold strictly on an “AS IS AND WHERE IS” BASIS, AND (i) WITH‐ OUT ANY REPRESENTA‐ TIONS OR WARRANTIES EXPRESSED (WHETHER OR IMPLIED) OF ANY KIND MADE BY THE SE‐ CURED PARTY (OR ANY OTHER PERSON ACTING FOR OR ON BEHALF OF THE SECURED PARTY), IN‐

There are specific re‐ quirements for any po‐ tential bidder in connec‐ tion with obtaining infor‐ mation, bidding on the Collateral, and purchas‐ ing the Collateral, includ‐ ing without limitation complying with the Mez‐ zanine Loan documents, the Mortgage Loan docu‐ ments, that certain Inter‐ creditor and Subordina‐ tion Agreement by and between Secured Party and the holder of the Loan, the Mortgage Pledged Entity’s govern‐ ing documents, and the Terms of Sale. Secured Party reserves the right to seek commercially reasonable information from prospective bidders and require a showing of ability from financial prospective bidders. The Collateral includes unregistered securities under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Securities Act”), and Secured Party reserves the right to restrict par‐ ticipation in the Sale to prospective bidders that represent that the Collat‐ eral will not be sold, as‐ pledged, dis‐ signed, posed of, hypothecated or otherwise transferred without the prior regis‐ tration in accordance with the Securities Act and the securities laws of all other applicable ju‐ risdictions, unless an ex‐ emption from such regis‐ tration is available. Secured Party may, prior to the Sale described herein, assign its right, title and interest in and to the Loan, and in the case of such assignment the assignee shall be considered the “Secured Party” for all purposes hereunder. Secured Party reserves the right to credit bid, set a mini‐ mum reserve price, re‐ ject all bids and termi‐ nate or adjourn the Sale to another time, without further notice. All bids (other than credit bids of Secured Party) must be for cash with no financ‐ ing conditions and the successful bidder must be prepared to comply with the bidding and closing requirements in the Terms of Sale. The winning bidder must pay all transfer taxes, record‐ ing fees, stamp duties and similar taxes as may be required to be paid under applicable law in connection with the pur‐ chase of the Collateral. Questions may be di‐ rected to John Daniels of Newmark at (312) 2243260 or John.Daniels@ nmrk.com. 194914-JUL 23-1T $699 PUBLIC NOTICE --UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA IN RE: THE MATTER OF T&M HOLDINGS, AS OWNER OF THE M/V DOU‐ GLAS, PETITIONING FOR EXONERATION FROM OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY CIVIL ACTION NO.: 252286 c/w 26-1694 Applies to: 26-1694 SECTION: A JUDGE: Jay C. Zainey MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Karen Wells Roby ADMIRALTY - Rule 9(h)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that T&M Holdings, LLC, as owner and operator of the M/V DOUGLAS, her engines, tackle, gear, fur‐ appurtenances, niture, etc. (hereinafter "the Vessel"), has filed a Complaint, pursuant to 46 U.S.C. §§ 30501, et for exoneration seq., from or limitation of lia‐ bility for all claims for any and all loss of life, in‐ jury, loss of property, de‐ struction, or damage, arising out of or related to the casualty allegedly involving the Vessel as is more fully described in Holdings, LLC's T&M Complaint For Exonera‐ tion From or Limitation of Liability ("Complaint"). All persons having such claims must file their re‐ spective claims, as pro‐ vided in Rule F of the Supplemental Rules for Admiralty or Maritime Claims of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, with the Clerk of Court for the Eastern District of Carol L. Louisiana, Michel, United States Courthouse, 500 Poydras Street, Room C151, New Orleans, LA 70130, and serve a copy must thereof on counsel for Limitation Petitioner, Al‐ fred J. Rufty, III and Austin S. Glascoe of the firm of Jones Walker LLP, 201 St. Charles Ave., 48th Floor, New Orleans, LA 70170 on or before the 31st day of October, 2026, or be defaulted. If any claimant desires to contest either the right to exoneration from or the right to limitation of liability, that claimant shall file and serve on counsel for the Limita‐ tion Petitioner an answer to the Complaint on or before the aforesaid date unless the claim has in‐ cluded an answer, so designated, or be de‐ faulted. Personal attendance is not required. Date: Aug 12 2026 Carol L. Michel Name of clerk of court L. Guillot Deputy clerk's signature 198152-sep 3-10-17-24-4t $1,118.92

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PUBLIC NOTICE .- - CIVIL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF OR‐ LEANS STATE OF LOUISIANA NO. 2022-0018 DIVISION: A SECTION:16 SUCCESSION OF STEPHEN GEORGE, SR. NOTICE TO SELL PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE WHEREAS, Keith Robert‐ son, the Administrator of the above Estate has made application to the Court for the sale of the property immovable described, hereinafter to-wit: THAT PORTION OF GROUND, together with all the buildings and im‐ provements thereon, and all the rights, ways, privi‐ leges, servitudes, appur‐ tenances, situated in the THIRD DISTRICT, of the City of New Orleans, in SQUARE NO. 5, of GENOA PLAZA, bounded by Ro‐ mulus, Trafalgar, and N. Streets and Salcedo Square C of Derby Place Subdivision, designated as LOT “B” which forms the corner of Trafalgar and Romulus Streets and measures 60 feet front on Trafalgar Street, same id h i h b

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g widthe in the rear, by a depth and front on Ro‐ mulus Street of 115 feet between equal and paral‐ lel lines, being composed of the front portion of Lots 1 and 3, all as shown on survey of Eugene Estopinal, C.E. & S. Dated July 18, 1990. ` Improvements bear Municipal No. 3400 Trafal‐ gar Street UPON THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS, TO-WIT: Cash sale for $100,000, less the costs of the suc‐ cession legal fees, cer‐ tiﬁcates and vendor's closing costs, ﬁling fees and costs of the adver‐ tisements of these pro‐ ceedings and reimburse‐ ments for sums ad‐ vanced by Administrator to the succession includ‐ ing mortgage payments, taxes and utilities from 2011 to 2021. Notice is hereby given to all parties whom it may concern, including the heirs and creditors of the estate herein, to make any opposition which they have or may have to such application, at any time prior to the is‐ suance of the order or authorizing, judgment approving and homolo‐ gating such application and that such order or judgment may be issued after the expiration of ten (10) days, from the date of the publication of such notice, which pri‐ vate sale shall be pub‐ lished once, all in accor‐ dance with law. Attorney: PAULA R. GEORGE (#06020) 2403 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70130 Telephone: (504) 895-0065 200241-SEP 10-1T $60.77

PUBLIC NOTICE --24th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA NO: 879-744 DIV. E SUCCESSION OF ETHEL PHILLIPS LEBOEUF SLAYDEN NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE Notice is hereby given that Mark LeBoeuf, as the duly appointed Ad‐ ministrator of the above entitled succession, has applied for an order granting him the author‐ ity to sell at private sale the following property to wit: TWO CERTAIN LOTS OR OF GROUND, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, an all the rights, ways, servitudes, privileges, appurtenances, and ad‐ vantages thereunto be‐ longing or in anywise ap‐ pertaining, situated in the in the City of West‐ wego, Parish of Jeffer‐ son, State of Louisiana, on the west bank of the River in Mississippi HEIGHTS WESTWEGO SUBDIVISION, designated as LOTS 21 and 22 of 31. Improve‐ SQUARE ments thereon bear the Municipal No. 1343 Cen‐ tral Avenue, Westwego, LA 70094. Your applicant as Administrator will be selling the property at private sale for the sales price of $107,000.00. Pur‐ suant to Civil Code of Procedure Article 3443, notice of the application of a succession repre‐ sentative to sell succes‐ sion property from a small succession needs to be published once and in the Parish where the

statewide vote on the new districts. They submitted the signatures in December. But Republican Secretary of State Denny Hoskins waited until August — on the same day as Missouri’s primary — to reject the petition. Hoskins asserted that a referendum petition could not be used for congressional redistricting. The delay by Hoskins was intentional. It allowed Missouri’s new congressional districts to be used in the primaries. The Missouri Supreme Court said Hoskins was wrong. It ordered him to put the redistricting referendum on the November ballot, which he did. But more than that, the court said the new districts never became law and instead were suspended retroactively to the December petition submission. The court barred Hoskins from using the new map and said the old map — passed by Republican lawmakers in 2022 after the last census — must be used in the November election. The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to hear an appeal. Mere minutes after the U.S. Supreme Court’s action, federal District Judge Stephen Clark of Missouri issued a contradictory decision. He temporarily barred Hoskins from using any map other than the new congressional districts in the November election. Clark said switching districts between the primary and general election could violate voters’ federal rights. Redistricting opponents asked the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to reverse Clark’s order, but it declined to do so. So they quickly asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene. Redistricting opponents also have asked the Missouri Supreme Court to hold Hoskins in contempt for taking steps to use the new districts in November. The court set a contempt hearing for Thursday.

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proceeding is pending or where the property is lo‐ cated, and shall state that any opposition to the proposed sale must be ﬁled within ten (10) days of the date of publi‐ cation. By Order of Clerk of Court For the Parish of Jeffer‐ son /S/ Deputy Clerk Atty: Jenna Winslow Southern Title, Inc. 2325 Manhattan Blvd. Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 363-4620 jenna@southerntitle.info The Advocate X 200262-SEP 10-1T $54.70 PUBLIC NOTICE --A CERTAIN PIECE OR POR‐ TION OF GROUND, to‐ gether with all the build‐ ings and improvements thereon, and all of the rights, ways, privileges, appurte‐ servitudes, nances and advantages thereunto belonging or in appertaining, anywise situated in the FIFTH DIS‐ TRICT of the City of New Orleans, Louisiana in SQUARE NO. 163 bounded LeBoeuf Street, by Newton and Homer, Thayer Streets and being designated as the whole of LOT 6 and ½ of LOT 7 which half adjoins Lot 6 as indicated on survey by F. G. Stewart, dated April 22, 1946, measuring 45 feet front on LeBoeuf Street the same width in the rear by a depth of 134 feet between equal and parallel lines. Said ½ of Lot number 7 beginning at a distance of 105 feet the corner of from and Homer LeBoeuf Streets. NOTICE OF APPLICATION

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FOR AUTHORITY TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Succession Rep‐ resentative of the Suc‐ cession of Richard Lloyd, under Proceeding Docket Number 2022-1353, Divi‐ sion J of the Civil District Court for the Parish of State of Orleans, Louisiana, has petitioned the Court for authority to sell the following de‐ scribed immovable prop‐ erty at a private sale, by virtue of the agreement and mutual consent of all heirs, for the price of $111,111.00 cash: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: A CERTAIN PIECE OR POR‐ TION OF GROUND, to‐ gether with all the build‐ ings and improvements thereon, and all of the rights, ways, privileges, appurte‐ servitudes, nances and advantages thereunto belonging or in appertaining, anywise situated in the FIFTH DIS‐ TRICT of the City of New State of Orleans, Louisiana, in SQUARE NO. 163 bounded by LeBoeuf, Newton and Homer, Streets, and Thayer being designated as the WHOLE OF LOT NUMBER 6 and ONE-HALF OF LOT NUMBER 7, which half ad‐ joining Lot No. 6, as indi‐ cated on a plan of survey made by E. L. Eustis, D.C.S., dated July 22, 1927. Said piece or portion of ground measures 45 feet front on LeBoeuf Street, the same width in the rear, by a depth of 134 feet between equal and parallel lines. Said onehalf of lot number 7 be‐ ginning at a distance of 105 feet from the corner of LeBoeuf and Homer Streets. All as more fully shown by referent to of survey blue-print made by F. G. Stweart, d d il

y Surveyor, dated April 22, 1946. For informational pur‐ poses only: Improve‐ ments thereon bear Mu‐ nicipal No. 919 LeBoeuf Street, New Orleans, LA 70114. CHAIN OF TITLE: Being the same property by Brenda acquired Williams, wife of/and Richard Lloyd from Ophe‐ lia Rita Ann Bourgeois, wife of/and Elroy L. Blad‐ sacker by act before Paul M. LaPeyre, Notary Pub‐ lic, dated October 9, 1973, registered in COB 721, folio 134. Being the same property acquired by further Lloyd from Richard Brenda Mae Williams by Settlement of Commu‐ nity before Allan Berger, Notary Public, dated No‐ vember 9, 1978, regis‐ tered in COB754, folio 390. Notice is further given that any heir, legatee, creditor, or other inter‐ ested party who may have an opposition to the proposed private sale of this succession asset must ﬁle such formal op‐ position with the Clerk of the Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans within seven (7) days, in‐ cluding Sundays and hol‐ idays, from the date of the last publication of this notice. Attorney for the Succes‐ sion: James A. Graham, Jr. Bar Roll Number: 34835 Address: 1615 Poydras St., Suite 1320, New Or‐ leans, LA 70112 Telephone: 504-777-3625 199980-SEP 10-OCT 1-2T $133.58

NOTICE On August 27, 2026, Entergy New Orleans, LLC (“ENO” or “Company”) made a Filing pursuant to the Electric Formula Rate Plan (“EFRP”) Rider Schedule approved and adopted by the Council of the City of New Orleans in Council Resolution R-19457, in the Agreement in Principle approved in Resolution R-20-344, the Agreement in Principle approved in Resolution R-23-423, and Resolution R-23-491 approving the three-year extension of the EFRP Rider Schedule. The Filing implements the Final EFRP Rate Adjustments and resolves all disputes related to the July 15, 2026 corrections report of the Council Advisors. The Final EFRP Rate Adjustments are effective the first billing cycle of September 2026. The cover sheet summarizes the Filings and attached to the cover sheet summary are copies of the Filings so that anyone who wishes to may review the filing and may make a copy at his/her expense. A copy of this notice, the summary, and the Filings are located at the main branch and every operational satellite branch of the New Orleans Public Library, the office of the Clerk of Council of the City of New Orleans, and the ENO Customer Care Centers located in Orleans Parish. SUMMARY OF ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, LLC FINAL ELECTRIC FORMULA RATE PLAN RATE ADJUSTMENTS PURSUANT TO THE ELECTRIC FORMULA RATE PLAN RIDER SCHEDULE Commencing with the first billing cycle in September 2026, ENO will implement an increase in authorized electric FRP revenues of $16.2 million. The estimated net effects of the revenue changes on typical monthly electric bills are as follows: Estimated Typical Monthly Electric Bills Customer Type

Energy (kWh)

Demand (kW)

Present Rates

Proposed Rates

Residential Legacy

1,000

$146.32

$150.71

Variance $4.39

Residential Algiers

1,000

$141.84

$146.09

$4.25

Small Electric Legacy

9,125

$1,471.31

$1,568.57

$97.26

Small Electric Algiers

9,125

$1,426.27

$1,520.55

$94.28

Large Electric Legacy

91,250

250

$10,677.51

$10,707.09

$29.58

Large Electric Algiers

91,250

250

$10,350.64

$10,379.33

$28.69

Numbers may not add due to rounding Written comments should be filed with the City Council Utilities Regulatory Office-City Hall, Room 6E07, 1300 Perdido Street, New Orleans, LA 70112. Phone (504) 658-1110 for more information. ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, LLC NOCP 9262 199541-683939-sept 3-10-17-3t $ 381.15

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Nungesser seeks fiscal transparency

Essence Fest, city officials continue negotiations BY JONI HESS Staff writer

As city officials continue negotiations with Essence Festival of Culture organizers on the fate of the 2027 festival, Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser on Wednesday became the latest official to call upon festival organizers to shine more light on their finances. Essence has asked for $10 mil-

said Nungesser, who leads lion to $12 million more in the state’s tourism ofﬁce. state and city funding for Nungesser also critithe event, but has not givcized the state’s deal with en a full public accounting LIV Golf, which ﬁled for of its past spending, Nungbankruptcy this week esser said. and owes Louisiana over “We’ve got enough mon$1 million after it failed ey in this state to fix ev- Nungesser to honor its agreement to erything if we quit giving it away and we spend the money bring a major golf tournament to where it gets the most bang for its New Orleans’ City Park. The lieutenant governor’s critibuck and return on investment,”

cism comes days after Louisiana Legislative Auditor Mike Waguespack said city leaders should press Essence for a ﬁscal account and after Mayor Helena Moreno agreed to push for such an arrangement in future deals with the festival. The CEO of the festival’s parent company, Sundial Media Group, has said that Essence welcomes a review that follows the same standards as are set for other events that receive city money. Kirk McDonald has also urged city leaders to consider the festi-

val’s impact on the local economy, an estimated $321 million, according to Essence, that far outweighs the city’s investment this year. McDonald through a spokesperson declined further comment on Wednesday. Essence organizers and a Moreno-appointed steering committee met Wednesday to continue negotiations, though three members of that committee did not return requests for comment on Thursday.

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Orleans Parish Sheriff Michelle Woodfork, right, speaks with BGR President and CEO Rebecca Mowbray during a Wednesday news conference in the Central Business District.

Opening date set for jail wing

Woodfork expects November launch for mental health unit BY BLAKE PATERSON

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Lee Jackson, co-owner of NOLA Cannabis Co., celebrates the opening with employees on Bourbon Street in New Orleans on Wednesday. The three-story dispensary has one floor for retail sales and two floors for cannabis education and patient services.

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The long-awaited medical and mental health wing at New Orleans’ jail is expected to open at the end of November, Orleans Parish Sheriff Michelle Woodfork said at an event Tuesday hosted by the Bureau of Governmental Research. The 89-bed annex, known as Phase III, will contain an infirmary and housing for incarcerated people with acute mental health issues. It’s a key component in reaching compliance with the court-ordered reform agreement aimed at fixing unconstitutional conditions at the jail. Woodfork, who took office in May, has said her goal is to reach full compliance with the 13-yearold federal consent decree within her first year. To help achieve that, Woodfork said she’s hired as a consultant James “Jimmy” Leblanc, who oversaw state prisons at the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections for 16 years until stepping down in 2024. Staffing Phase III will be a challenge, Woodford told the audience during the briefing hosted by BGR. While the Sheriff’s Office oversees operations at the jail, most of its funding, including for salaries, comes from the city of New Orleans. Woodfork said the Business Council of New Orleans & the River Region, a nonprofit advocacy group made up of top executives and CEOs, is assisting the Sheriff’s Office in developing a staffing plan and pay study that can help make the case to City Hall for more funding in next year’s budget. “The budget hearings are coming up soon and we want to be able to give the city a really detailed report of what it’s going to take to make sure that this building is up and functioning and properly staffed,” Woodfork said.

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BY VIOLET BUCARO

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A brass band, feathered showgirls and brightly beaded Mardi Gras Indians brought the party to Bourbon Street on Wednesday morning, but it wasn’t for a wedding or a bachelor party — or anything to do with boozing on New Orleans’ most popular path for partygoers. The French Quarter’s first cannabis dispensary opened its doors to customers in a 100-yearold building at 433 Bourbon St.,

offering three stories of edibles, vapes and cannabis ﬂowers as well as features like a third-ﬂoor gallery, theater experience and terpene smell bar. Unlike traditional dispensaries in other states, Louisiana law allows both locals and outof-state visitors to meet with a telehealth clinician on-site and, if approved, purchase medical cannabis that day. The process takes up to 10 minutes, said Emily Diament, public relations coordinator for NOLA Cannabis Co. Out-of-state medical cards are not accepted and require a Louisiana recommendation, though visitors can get one on site.

The Kinfolk Brass Band entertains just before the opening of

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Cornerstone to add New Orleans schools 160-foot flare to site aim to boost attendance industrial campus. Among those Jefferson Parish changes include adding the ﬂare, 51-foot cell tower and two tanks Council OKs changes acapable of storing about 1.6 million for UBE facility gallons of sulfuric acid each.

BY LARA NICHOLSON Staff writer

Cornerstone is planning to build a 160-foot flare and make other changes to its Waggaman campus as a facility to produce electric vehicle battery ingredients enters its ﬁnal year of construction. The Jefferson Parish Council voted 6-1 Wednesday to approve several amendments to a construction plan for UBE Corporation, a Japanese chemical company, to build a $491 million manufacturing plant for solvents in lithiumion EV batteries on Cornerstone’s

The Planning Department application sought an increase in the capacity of 24 chemical storage tanks, a decrease in the capacity of two other tanks and to demolish 23 other tanks, along with 11 other structures, after Röhm, another Cornerstone tenant, closed its facility at the campus last June, the company said. Thomas Yura, president and CEO of UBE’s American subsidiary, said that the ﬂare, located at the back of the property, would only be used during startup, maintenance and emergencies where

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Chronically absent students targeted

BY MARIE FAZIO Staff writer

NOLA Public Schools officials are looking to boost student attendance this school year, after the district fell short of its 95% attendance goal last year. About 91% of New Orleans stuSTAFF PHOTO By ENAN CHEDIAK dents attended school every day Kiara Washington-Knox teaches during the 2025-26 school year, acher kindergarten class at Phillis cording to state data that NOLA Public Schools officials shared Wheatley Community School in Wednesday. The rate was about the New Orleans on Wednesday. same the previous year. Students with good attendance deemed “chronically absent.” Neartend to do better in school. ly 31% of Orleans Parish students To increase attendance, the dis- were chronically absent last school trict will need to target students ä See ATTENDANCE, page 2B who frequently miss school and are

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The first floor has several touchscreen kiosks to sort through the long menu of cannabis products. Several workers are stationed throughout the building to help customers navigate the products, Diament said, with between 80 and 100 people employed at that location. Christian Durns, a server in the French Quarter, stopped by the store on his lunch break to pick up an order. He’s glad there is a walkable location nearby. “It’s definitely a step up from other locations. It’s more an experience, and it’s definitely more open, more welcoming. Some other locations have a pharmacytype vibe. This seems like a fun place to pop in,” he said. The “new patient center” on the second floor offers free consultations with clinicians for those without a prescription, giving customers a chance to secure a medical recommendation on-site and legally purchase cannabis products.

were able to harness a better return for opening up this industry, then it could be reinvested in our communities in terms of schools, infrastructure and other things that the community needs. The market is there. So, why can’t we make sure it’s working for the communities?” As for the location, she said she hopes the business is held to a high standard and ensures cannabis is not sold to minors, though she sees the business finding success. “Given that Bourbon Street lends itself to more adult uses rather than other parts of the Quarter, it’s probably best on Bourbon Street and the entertainment district than, say, on Decatur or anywhere else.” STAFF PHOTO By DAVID GRUNFELD After hearing about the positive NOLA Cannabis Co., the first cannabis dispensary in the French Quarter, experiences of families with speopens on Bourbon Street in New Orleans on Wednesday. The three-story cial needs and elderly adults, coowner Captain Lee Jackson said dispensary has one floor for retail sales and two floors for cannabis he envisions the Nola Cannabis Co. education and patient services. space as an education hub. On the third floor education area, Erin Holmes, executive director virtual “budtenders” demonstrate While waiting, visitors can browse the speakeasy-inspired of Vieux Carre Property Owners, short lessons on the different flower bar’s selection of curated Residents and Associates in the forms. A screening of the history strains, including Wednesday’s French Quarter, said she’d like to of cannabis in Louisiana is also selection of Kool Whip, OG Pop see the industry benefit the city. shown on repeat. “I think that if the city and state Tartz and Peach Gelato Kush. Down the hall is a museum-like

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chemical storage equipment needs to be emptied out, and will otherwise appear as a smaller, blue pilot light when not in use. He added that the flare would not be visible from the east bank, where residents in River Ridge and Harahan have complained for years that noxious odors and pollution from Cornerstone and the neighboring landfill blow into their neighborhoods. Cornerstone already has one flare on its campus measuring roughly 200 feet tall. “There is no illuminating a neighborhood,” Yura said. But Scott Walker, Jefferson Parish Council at-large member and the lone vote against the amendments, said he still had concerns about visible flames at night. And he criticized the two companies for not including the flare on the original application for the battery plant, which the council approved in 2024. He said the late change to the construction plan followed a “troubling pattern” by Cornerstone of lacking transparency with parish officials, starting in 2023 when its former tenant Dyno Nobel built a $27 million boiler on its campus without proper air permits. “It just isn’t the way I’d like to do business with Cornerstone, and we’ve had these things pop up over and over again over time with different companies that operate on the Cornerstone property,” Walker said. “I feel like it’s done piecemeal to keep the attention off of it, so not as many people pay attention to what’s happening.” The changes to UBE’s construction plan come two weeks after Cornerstone announced a separate plan alongside state and federal officials to build a $450 million fertilizer plant. Parish Council members said they had been left in the dark on the proposal and that no local permit applications had been filed. Shawn Ward, director of corporate health, safety, security, environment and sustainability at Cornerstone, said his company and UBE had known the EV battery plant would require a flare when they first requested parish approval in 2024. But they waited until they confirmed the proper specifications like size and location before making the request. He said Cornerstone conducts monthly meetings with the parish Planning Department and followed proper procedures throughout the application process. The Parish Council approved the construction of the EV battery facility in November 2024, after Cornerstone removed a controversial request from its original planning application to expand its industrial zoning to 10 feet away from surrounding residences. Once completed, the facility will be one of the first of its kind in the U.S. to manufacture dimethyl carbonate and ethyl methyl carbonate, two solvents commonly used in EV batteries and semiconductors, which company leaders say will decrease U.S. reliance on Chinese imports. The plant will also create nine permanent jobs, as well as 47 contractor positions through Cornerstone. UBE also received an $80 million tax break over a decade in 2024 through the Industrial Tax Incentive Program following approval from the Jefferson Parish Council, School Board and Sheriff’s Office.

Nungesser’s office used to house the state’s Major Events Incentive Fund before it moved to the Louisiana Economic Development office. The fund aims to lure major events to the state through financial incentives, and Essence has received as much as $2 million in that fund in past years. The state cut that amount by about $800,000 in 2025, and state leaders didn’t give the festival any money in 2026, said LED spokesperson Emma Wagner on Wednesday. The festival’s seven-year con-

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‘Long-term solution’

Phase III was first proposed more than a decade ago in an effort to comply with the federal consent decree’s requirement that the jail provide adequate medical and mental healthcare. But the expansion was delayed by a succession of legal challenges from former mayors and sheriffs, who argued in favor of alternatives, such as retroﬁtting the current jail. Construction didn’t begin until late 2023, when the federal judge overseeing the consent decree ordered that it ﬁnally be built. Around 73% of people held in the jail in New Orleans require some mental healthcare. But the Orleans Justice Center, which opened in 2015, wasn’t designed to house or treat people suffering from mental illnesses. The city built a temporary deten-

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tract with the city ended this month. Essence Festival organizers have requested $10 million to $12 million in additional funding to support a year-round presence in New Orleans beyond the three-day event that takes place every July Fourth weekend. The city and the New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund have provided around $750,000 to the festival annually, but city ofﬁcials are now weighing the festival’s future in New Orleans amid a budget crisis and have said the festival’s organizers must make changes. Essence has faced several challenges in recent years, such as late vendor payments and festival management issues that have

frustrated attendees and local businesses. The issues drove a city steering committee to call for a marketing budget summary, and receipts showing that vendors have been paid for the 2026 event, among other events. “I’ve had more people complain about Essence Festival not paying their bills and not treating people properly for the last several years,” Nungesser said. Separately, the lieutenant governor on Wednesday criticized a state deal with Saudi Arabianbacked league LIV Golf in 2024 that included a $5 million “hosting fee” and $2.2 million for upgrades to City Park’s Bayou Oaks Golf Course, where the tournament was supposed to take place in June.

The league canceled the inaugural event shortly after its financial backers pulled out in April and it hasn’t repaid $1 million already received from the state. A Landry spokesperson said that the deal, though scuttled, benefited City Park. The spokesperson also said the Essence negotiations were “fluid” and didn’t offer further comment on the festival’s requests. “The bottom line is that City Park got a much needed and long overdue face-lift. That means golfers across the New Orleans metro area have a first-class course to enjoy,” said Kate Kelly.

tion center for people with acute needs as a stopgap measure in 2020, but monitors employed by the court say that basic mental healthcare is still lacking and that Phase III is “an important part of the long-term solution to the lack of compliance.” Woodfork, at Wednesday’s event, said that the jail’s healthcare provider, Wexford Health Services Inc., will come up with the criteria to determine who is housed in the new mental health wing. The temporary detention center is set to close after Phase III opens.

Most of the people being held are in pretrial detention, though around 200 have already been sentenced and are awaiting transfer to a state prison, Woodfork said. It cost around $145 a day in 2024 to house a person at New Orleans’ jail. The state pays a daily rate of $26.39 per person, though a new law will bump that up by $3 next year. Woodfork said that transfers are sporadic but that the state is “doing the best they can do.” “They’re challenged with space, just like we are,” she said. Woodfork said conversations are also ongoing about moving lowlevel, state misdemeanor cases to municipal court, where they can be processed faster. She said she’s also working with city leaders to transfer around 15 juveniles who have been charged as adults to the Juvenile Justice Intervention Center, where they will be under OPSO supervision. Woodfork praised BGR, a good government nonproﬁt, for its 2022 report that argued that many of

the jail’s chronic issues are a result of its fractured governance structure. While City Hall controls the purse strings for the jail, it has little say over its operations. Over the years, city leaders have blamed the jail’s deficiencies on mismanagement, while the Sheriff’s Office has pointed to inadequate funding. To overcome those struggles, BGR in its report recommended that the Sheriff’s Office, the city and other agencies enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement that lays out a strategic plan for the jail. During her campaign, Woodfork promised to lead the effort to formalize the sort of shared strategic framework for the jail that was recommended by BGR. Woodfork on Wednesday said that discussions with Mayor Helena Moreno’s administration over such an agreement are ongoing, though she said she’s had positive discussions with Chief Administrative Officer Joe Giarrusso and others.

Jail population Woodfork said her goal is to get the jail’s population down to around 800 or 900 people and to provide programming that ensures those leaving the jail are set up for success. As of Wednesday, 1,482 people were incarcerated in the jail — 200 more than are supposed to be held there based on a loose cap set by the City Council.

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Children answer questions in Kiara Washington-Knox’s kindergarten class at Phillis Wheatley Community School on Wednesday.

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year, according to state data — an improvement from the prior year, but still 9 percentage points above the statewide rate. District officials, school leaders and a juvenile court judge gathered at Phillis Wheatley Community School library Wednesday morning to launch the district’s annual campaign urging students to attend school every day. Officials pointed to slight improvements in attendance last year, which they attributed to a new centralized attendance office that helps schools handle the most extreme cases, as well as school-level efforts. Elementary school attendance grew to 92%, up nearly half a percentage point. The attendance rate for middle schools grew nearly 1 percentage point to 92%, and combination schools grew more than 1 percentage point moving to 95%. But the attendance rate for high schools fell less than half a percentage point to 88%. “We are moving the needle on student attendance,” said NOLA Public Schools Superintendent Fateama Fulmore, “and in key areas we’re even outpacing the state.” In New Orleans, 30.8% of district students were chronically absent last school year, meaning they missed 10% or more school days. The absenteeism rate was 1.6 percentage points lower than the previous school year, but still well above the 21.8% statewide rate, according to the latest state numbers. “Our work is not done, but we’re clearly on the right path in this effort,” Fulmore said.

gallery about the evolution of cannabis legislation and legalization in Louisiana, with photos of farmers from the 1600s and advocates from the 1970s, along with modern-day facilities in New Orleans. “Everything about this store, from the first level, second to the third — you can easily provide product to patients. But I think the way we do it differently, we want to educate them on the product,” Jackson said. “We want to make sure they understand what it is they are consuming.” The Bourbon Street flagship location is the sixth NOLA Cannabis Co. dispensary, with other storefronts in Kenner, Metairie, West Bank, Uptown and the Lower Garden District. They are managed by an arm of Good Day Farm, one of the state’s two licensed marijuana growers. “I started doing this in 2017, and I never envisioned that the Legislature would create a program that would allow this,” John Davis, president of Good Day Farm, said Wednesday. “I am just floored, really; I’m speechless.”

STAFF PHOTO By ENAN CHEDIAK Students in New Orleans missed more school than their peers in most school districts, including Jefferson Parish, where 23% of students were chronically absent. Only East Baton Rouge and St. Helena Parish had higher absenteeism rates than New Orleans.

New attendance squad Last year, NOLA Public Schools established a new district-level attendance team to help chronically absent students when school-level measures fall short. First schools must exhaust all possible efforts to reach the student and family, including through social workers. If that fails and a student has at least five unexcused absences, then schools can refer them to the new district team, whose formal name is the Attendance Hearing Office. The team will develop individual plans for students who are chronically absent, which includes setting attendance goals and addressing challenges, such as a lack of transportation or frequent doctor’s office visits. If those efforts fail, then the team can refer parents of truant students to the court system. (A student is considered truant after five unexcused absences.) About 275 chronically absent students were referred to the atten-

dance ofﬁce last year, said Lerone Crayton, the district’s chief schools support officer. He said the team helped families tackle attendance barriers, including health issues, housing instability and lack of transportation. More than 80 students who had been removed from school rolls because they were absent so often began attending school regularly, Crayton added. “That’s 83 students that I know are not incarcerated, not walking the streets,” he said, “and here’s the most important, not in the grave.” New Orleans’ efforts are part of a statewide initiative launched last year called the “Power of Presence” that seeks to reduce chronic absenteeism by 2% each year with targeted interventions by school districts and community groups.

School-level interventions Schools across the district deploy their own strategies to keep attendance rates up, including explaining to students why it’s important to show up to school. At Phillis Wheatley Community School, a bulletin board displays each classroom’s attendance rate alongside a large reminder of the 95% attendance goal. Several weeks into the school year, most classrooms were between 96% and

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100%. In a kindergarten classroom, students on Wednesday sat crosslegged on a rainbow rug and recited the days of the week. Then they counted a long strand of paper clips to calculate how many days they have been in school so far: 26. “Why is it important that we come to school?” asked teacher Kiara Washington-Knox. Students shouted out, “To learn!” and “To get your brain bigger!” When Washington-Knox asked for “the biggest reason we come to school every day,” the class responded in unison: “Attendance matters!” FirstLine Schools, which runs Phillis Wheatley and three other New Orleans schools, improved its attendance rate by 3 percentage points last year, raising it to 93%, said Sivi Domango, the network’s chief experience officer. Each school has an attendance team that meets every morning to call students who aren’t in school and determine the barriers preventing them from attending. “Early intervention matters, and it starts with us,” Domango said. “Attendance is everyone’s responsibility.”

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Trial opens in killing of pregnant woman BY MATT BRUCE Staff writer

A 2019 drive-by shooting that left a woman and her unborn baby dead in New Orleans East followed more than a year of conflict between her boyfriend and the men accused of killing her, prosecutors told a jury in court Wednesday. Zachery “Ziggy” Holmes, 36, is being tried on charges of second-degree murder and feticide in the killing of Tychelle Ridgley, 28, and her nearly full-term fetus. Prosecutors also are trying Holmes on a slate of other charges over separate shootings leading up to Ridgley’s killing on Aug. 18, 2019, in the 4700 block of Viola Street. Authorities say Melvin Boudreaux was the target when Holmes and two other gunmen ambushed him as he sat outside. Boudreaux was shot and survived. But two bullets traveled through the front door and struck Ridgley as she sat on a couch, eight months pregnant. “You can call it what you want: a street war,” Assistant District Attorney Mitchell MacEachern said. “You can call it a revenge killing gone wrong, you can call it a tragedy. In the state of Louisiana, we call it a crime.” Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams is part of the trial team. His prosecutors have declared they will pursue a sentence under the state’s habitual offender law if Holmes is convicted. During his opening statement Wednesday, MacEachern told jurors the feud between Holmes and Boudreaux began in March 2018, when Ronnie Shallerhorn, 35, was killed in a double shooting. The crime went unsolved. MacEachern said Holmes and Shallerhorn’s brother, Brandon Shallerhorn, began plotting to retaliate against Boudreaux, the rumored killer. Six days after Shallerhorn’s slaying, Holmes was shot in the foot in an exchange of gunfire with Boudreaux, prosecutors allege. In August 2018, Holmes shot at but missed Boudreaux. On Aug. 18, 2019, the day Ridgley was killed, prosecutors say Brandon Shallerhorn and Michael Tran accompanied Holmes, opening fire on Boudreaux again. Tran, 23, was found dead with several gunshot wounds five days later. Prosecutors included murder charges for his killing in a 2021 indictment against Holmes and Brandon Shallerhorn. That case was dismissed in January 2023, and grand jurors passed a new indictment against both men in June 2023 that elevated several of the murder and attempted murder charges from second-degree to first-degree counts. Brandon Shallerhorn pleaded guilty in June 2025 to a reduced charge of accessory after the fact to second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He received a five-year sentence. Investigators connected Holmes to the shooting through testing of a .40-caliber Smith & Wesson that matched shell casings from each of his alleged encounters with Boudreaux, prosecutors said. His attorneys from a Loyola University law clinic argued that Hughes was being lumped in with his “associates” and that the state lacks evidence that he killed Ridgley. “Because a man did some bad things in the past does not justify a wrongful conviction today,” clinic attorney Alex Bellow said.

Rummel High School and Delgado Community College with a degree in radiology technology. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1983 and was honorably discharged in April 1987.

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Bucky moved to Florida and was employed by Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers. He was an avid swimmer and loved sports, and was long-time San Diego Padres baseball and New Orleans Saints football fan. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Catholic funeral mass at St. Ann Church and National Shrine, 3601 Transcontinental Drive in Metairie on September 17, 2026 at 11:30am. A visitation will be held at the church beginning at 9:30am. A private interment will be at Garden of Memories.

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Obituaries Brown, Dianne Broadway

Dianne Broadway Brown, a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, niece, and dear friend to many, peacefully departed this life on Sunday, August 23, 2026, to receive her wings and take her place in her heavenly home. Dianne was born on December 25, 1961, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Maxine Broadway and the late George Broadway Sr. A Celebration of Her Life will be held on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Dennis Funeral Home, Inc., 1812 Louisiana Ave., New Orleans, LA.

Doolen, David Thaddeus 'Bucky'

Owl Martin Dwyer, born Ryan Martin Dwyer on February 4, 1976, in Greeley, Colorado, passed away on September 2, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is survived by his parents Eugene Dwyer (Kathie) and Linda Melroy (Michael); children, Delta Gene Dwyer and Blythe Rhode Dwyer; mother of his children, Heater Pardew Dwyer; two stepbrothers and one stepsister. He is preceded in death by his brother, Matthew David Dwyer. Those who knew Owl will remember him as creative, spirited, and intelligent. He brought light, humor, and originality into the lives of others, and he carried himself with a distinctive presence that was impossible to forget. Friends and family are invited to attend the funeral service on Thursday, September 10, 2026, beginning at 1:00 PM at Greenwood Funeral Home, 5200 Canal Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until service time. Another funeral service will be held in Arkansas at a later date. Please check back for further service details periodically. Burial will take place at Eureka Springs Cemetery in Eureka Springs, AR. The family asks that donations be made in Owl's honor to the Uptown Audubon School Audubon Annual Fund.

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David Thaddeus Doolen 'Bucky' passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at age 62. He is survived by his parents, Philip and Diane Doolen; his sisters Donna M. Doolen and Diane D. Kestner; his brother-in-law Jeffrey Kestner; and his faithful companion of 31 years, Susan Shelton. Bucky was born on July 24, 1964, in New Orleans, LA. He graduated from

Lloyd J. Engeran, a man of profound faith, charisma, and a deep love for the culture of New Orleans, entered eternal rest on September 3, 2026, at the age of 86. He passed away

peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family and friends, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in New Orleans, LA, on February 20, 1940, to Lloyd Joseph Engeran and Marie Anesia Dinette, Lloyd spent much of his life in Hammond, LA. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Laura, and his daughter, Julie. His memory will be kept alive by his daughters, Laura Stogner, Bambi DeVille, Tara Engeran-Schroeder, Christiane Engeran, and Jennifer Engeran-Kratzer; his grandchildren, Patrick, Nicole, Catherine, Ema, Ella, Seth, Henri, Sophia, and Jacklyn; and his greatgrandchildren Jessie, Josie, and Eliza. He is also survived by his half-sister, Avra O'Dwyer, his halfbrother, Marc Engeran and his stepbrother, JJ Engeran. Lloyd's athletic gifts emerged at a young age. While attending Holy Cross High School, he played on the basketball team and became affectionately known as "Lizard Legs," a nickname used by his coaches and even in newspaper accounts of his athletic accomplishments. After graduating from Holy Cross in 1957, he attended LSU where he continued to excel in both basketball and track and field. As LSU's primary long jumper, he became an SEC track champion and held the conference record in the long jump. Lloyd had a lifelong passion for history and rare collectibles. A devoted numismatist and philatelist, he possessed an exceptional knowledge of rare coins and stamps and by 1960, he was working as a coin dealer in New Orleans. His career later took him to San Francisco, where he operated the Eureka Coin Shop and established himself in the national rare coin market, handling significant U.S. and Latin American rarities. Upon returning home to New Orleans, Lloyd became a fixture in the French Quarter, establishing a long-running antiques and collectibles business on Royal Street. With his magnetic personality and extraordinary gift for storytelling, he delighted clients, friends, and visitors with vivid and captivating histories of his collections and unforgettable stories from his life. Lloyd possessed a lifelong appreciation for art, history, music, sports, wine, and above all, exceptional food. His happy place was sharing a meal with those he loved at iconic New Orleans establishments such as Antoine's, Bayona, Drago's, Galatoire's, Irene's, Liuzza's, and Mandina's. Also central to Lloyd's life was his enduring Catholic faith. He believed deeply in the promise of eternal life and found comfort in being reunited with his beloved wife and daughter. Family and friends are warmly invited to attend a memorial service honoring Lloyd's life on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1802 Tulane Ave., New Orleans. Visitation will begin at 9:30 am, followed by mass at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at St. Patrick's Cemetery No. 3, New Orleans, LA. Arrangements by L. A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.muhleisen.com

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Troy Ken Gibson, Sr. Sunrise 7/29/1964 Sunset 7/30/2026 Troy Ken Gibson, Sr., a native and lifelong resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at his home. He was born on July 29, 1964, to the late Percy Gibson Sr. and Jacqueline Gibson. Troy will be lovingly remembered for his wonderful sense of humor, kind spirit, and remarkable ability to fix just about anything. Known as the family's "Mr. Fix-It," Troy had a natural gift for figuring out how things worked and finding a way to make them work again. His laughter, personality, and unique presence created cherished memories that will remain in the hearts of his loved ones. Troy was the father of two sons, Troy Ken Gibson Jr. (Daronca) and Travis Ken Gibson. He was also a proud grandfather to Travianna Gibson, Trayon Gibson, Travon Roberts, Sheianna Sneed, and his step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Valrita Gibson-Dandridge, Percy Gibson Jr., Tara Gibson, and Kemp Gibson. He leaves to cherish his memory his sons, grandchildren, surviving siblings Keith Gibson Sr., Kelvin Gibson Sr., Farend Gibson Sr., Terri Banks, Trina Marks, and Carla Gibson, along with many relatives and loved ones. A private memorial service was held by the family. Guestbook Online: www.anewtraditi onbegins.com (504)2820600.Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors.

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Charlotte Sutter Hoggatt, age 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was born in New Orleans on July 21,1939. Charlotte lived her entire life in the area, moving from New Orleans to Metairie after marriage. She was the daughter of Thomas Meriwether Sutter and Anna Drayton Trucks Sutter. Charlotte attended Louise McGehee School and earned a bachelor's degree from Newcomb College. Charlotte briefly taught grade school in New Orleans before taking time to raise a family in Metairie, during which she volunteered with The Junior League guiding tours at Gallier House. She

Brenda M. McGee passed away on August 21, 2026, leaving a legacy of love, warmth, and devotion to others. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana on September 1, 1957, to the late Willie and Irma Davis, Brenda's life was defined by her kind heart and her deep commitment to her family. She is reunited in heaven with her parents, her daughters Shakitha and Nicole McGee, and several of her siblings. Brenda leaves behind her children, Gerald McGee, James McGee, and Nathan

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followed up with several years volunteering at the Audubon Zoo where she was especially enamored with the orangutans. She loved children and used her teaching skills to excite children about history, animals, and the world around them. In 1984, she began working with The Historic New Orleans Collection, first at the World's Fair and then continuing in the Collection's gift shop on Royal Street. In more recent years she had transitioned to a docent position and shared her love of history with a new generation. She retired from the Collection in 2025. Generations of colleagues and friends will remember Charlotte from her 41 years of service. She was part of history in September 2001 when her flight home from Italy was diverted on 9/11 to Nova Scotia, Newfoundland. She was there over a week and slept on the floor in the town's hockey arena. Charlotte was ever grateful to the people of Nova Scotia for their kindness and generosity. Charlotte is survived by and lovingly remembered by her son, Charles Hoggatt and daughter-inlaw Amy; nephews, Robert Symon Jr, Trey Sutter, Jimmy Sutter, Paul Sutter, nieces Jenny Nettles and Beth Richardson; sister-inlaw, Becky Sutter; and extended family, Hank Nusloch and Julia Nusloch Joubert. Charlotte was predeceased by her parents, Thomas M Sutter and Anna Dreyton Trucks Sutter; siblings, Langston Symon, Tom Sutter, Jr, and Caroline Nusloch; former husband, Jerry Hoggatt; son, Jerry Hoggatt Jr; and her dear friend Joseph E Gordon. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service at St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church, 1545 State Street on Monday, September 14th. The visitation will begin at 9:30am until the service in the Sanctuary at 11:00 am. The interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for consideration of a memorial donation in Charlotte's name to The Historic New Orleans Collection (520 Royal St, New Orleans).

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25 years after 9/11, we remember the tragedy, but also the unity Editor’s note: Versions of this editorial have been published on previous 9/11 anniversaries. When terrorists attacked America on Sept. 11, 2001, the world was a very different place. With the end of Cold War and the fall of the Soviet Union, the country had seen a period of relative peace and prosperity as the world’s only remaining superpower. But new threats were bubbling beneath the surface, and on that fateful Tuesday in September they would burst into full view, altering our sense of what national security means for decades to come. Just as the workday was beginning, America and the world watched with horror as a passenger jet flew into the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York. Surely, it must be some terrible accident, many thought at that moment. But the reality of the situation would soon become clear when, 16 minutes later, another airliner flew into the South Tower. At 9:37 a.m. EST, a hijacked airliner flew into the western façade of the Pentagon. A half-hour later, after a heroic revolt by passengers, four hijackers flew United Airlines Flight 93 into a field in Pennsylvania. Time seemed compressed for us then. Events flowed together into an emotional storm that is vividly remembered by everyone who witnessed the attack on America on Sept. 11, 2001. They say that time heals all wounds. As we commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11 tomorrow, we can see in some measure, that’s true. Buildings can be rebuilt. Memorials can honor the dead. But for the thousands of families who lost loved ones that day, life will never be the same. And our country too was forever changed. With the killing of Osama bin Laden and several of his leading co-conspirators, some measure of justice was meted out for 9/11. But efforts to root out terrorist havens around the world have fallen short. Each year, as we move further from the events of 9/11, it becomes even more important that we stop and reflect on that day. Nations must have long memories, not just of loss but also of the incredible fortitude and courage of our people in the aftermath of tragedy. When New Yorkers were wounded and hurting, aid and sympathy poured in from all parts of the country. We let the world know that these United States were standing strong and standing together. We also ought to remember how the world rallied around us and against the hateful ideology of terrorists who, then as now, seek to sow division among the community of free nations. We must always value the allies that have stood with us throughout history, not because we always agree, but because when it matters, they are there. And in an increasingly unstable world, it’s good to know we don’t have to go it alone.

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Questions remain amid data center proposal in Livingston AI is sweeping the country. Our leaders have welcomed the industry and new data centers to support it at two north Louisiana sites. There is now speculation about a data center in Livingston Parish. (“Is a data center coming to Livingston Parish? As rumors swirl, here’s what we know.”) The Public Service Commission is negotiating contract terms for the cost of new capacity required for the data centers, requiring them to cover the cost of “power generation” for 15 years. That does not include the substantial costs of constructing and maintaining transmission and distribution lines. The recent “Lightning Amendment” adopted by the PSC speeds the approval process with little or no public oversight. Technology changes rapidly. Five years ago, AI was hardly a topic. What happens if new data technology arises a few years from now? Do these centers become ﬁnancially obsolete? What happens if new nuclear power generation technology options arise as lower-cost options and opera-

tors fail to renew or otherwise attempt to sever the contractual liability before the end of the 15-year term? What is the impact on Louisiana ratepayers? These generating plants have a useful life of 30 years. Citizens could then be saddled with unrecovered capital costs burdening our monthly electric bills. Some project that electric bills could double. Are the Public Service Commission members beholden to the power companies? Do they receive large campaign contributions which can cloud their judgment? Are they being pressed by others behind the scenes to get approval for the projects? These questions need to be answered before the upcoming election of their successors. Louisiana residents should be concerned. In 15 years, some of us will not be around to deal with it. But as currently structured, this is a hidden time bomb that few are talking about.

Regarding the controversy of professional athletes returning to school to play another year of college ball: Forget the legality of the situation and consider the reality of it. Both of the men who hoped to play for LSU chose to leave school before graduating and earning a degree. They assumed that they would be picked up by an NFL team, which would provide them a more lucrative payday than the “I’d say about seven figures” of NIL money, as Zxavian Harris was quoted as saying he was paid during his college career. Essentially, he is just an unemployed guy looking to get his old job back. Ironically, if they had both graduated with a degree, they would have had another option if the NFL did not work out. In the real world, of which they are now a part, if you leave a job without securing other employment, the chances of getting your old job back are slim to none, and that is true in the NFL as well. Taking these athletes back would only have denied an opportunity for younger players to take advantage of the on-the-job training that colleges provide to them, in preparation for the NFL, free of charge. Not to mention the chance to earn their own seven figures while getting an “education.” Allowing former NFL players back would have essentially provided them with NIL income, free use of practice facilities, free coaching and fitness training — only to see them leave after one year. The only benefit to the school is their actual playing time, provided it is any good and they don’t get injured in the process. Is that really worth fighting a legal battle over? And that, folks, is reality vs. legality. Sometimes it is just not worth the fight.

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Trump has done exactly what he said he would do Steve Roberts’ column (“Why farmers are fuming,” Sept. 5) cites three big reasons for farmers’ disillusionment with the Trump administration: tariff policies that have decreased demand for their products; a shortage of workers due to immigration sweeps; and the rising cost of living. Roberts quotes the president of the bipartisan Farm Action Fund as saying, “A lot of farmers today have lost and are losing faith and are feeling betrayed,” and the president of the American Farm Bureau is quoted as saying, “Growers in every sector are struggling to ﬁnd the workforce needed to plant, cultivate, harvest, care for

livestock and meet food safety requirements.” But why should they feel betrayed? It is true that President Donald Trump hasn’t kept promises to lower inﬂation and to avoid starting foreign wars. But he did make very clear, during his presidential campaign, that he would be raising tariffs and carrying out mass deportations. Why, then, has his support among rural voters declined so much, after he did exactly what he promised on tariffs and immigration?

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Is there such a thing as too much sports news? I just ﬁnished reading the digital edition of this newspaper, Sept. 3, and as always, my thoughts are that it is nothing but a sports tabloid. I ﬁnd a shortcoming of local news, police reports and, most of all, the sketchy one page given to business reporting. In Baton Rouge, we all love hearing about our universities and their teams, but six-plus pages a day dedicated to sports and one page of business news hardly makes the newspaper a valuable

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COMMENTARY 9/11 attacks affected all of us, individually and as Americans Twenty-five years ago tomorrow, conservative columnist Deroy Murdock, later the co-founder of Louisiana’s Pelican Institute for Public Policy, was drinking coffee on the balcony of his fifth-floor Manhattan apartment when he was startled by the rumble and shadow of a bizarrely low-flying airplane. “The roar of the engines was so loud, it set off car alarms all along Quin the street,” Murdock Hillyer said. “It was terrifying.” Fourteen seconds and two miles later, Teddy Conway, born and raised in New Orleans, was in a meeting at his Lehman Brothers office directly across the street from the World Trade Center when he was stunned by a huge explosion. Rushing to a window, his group saw the hole in what was the “egress point” of what they didn’t even know at the time was a plane crash in the North Tower. Remembering the 1993 truck bombing of the Trade Center, his crew quickly assumed a bomb had exploded and they walked the 23 floors to the building exit. It was a bit like deja vu for Conway, who walked down 37 floors of a building that swayed and even appeared to “ripple,” but didn’t fall, near the epicenter of the 1989 San Francisco earthquake. Anyway, at the exit of his Manhattan building, a security guard told them firmly that everything in his building was fine but that falling debris made it unsafe to go outside, so they should return in the elevator to their offices. Similar orders were more deadly for others. From an office in midtown Manhattan, a close college friend of mine literally was on the phone with a friend working in the Trade Center when the first plane hit, and my friend distinctly heard a loudspeaker telling his friend and workmates not to leave, but to stay in place. That friend of my friend ended up perishing. As for Conway: Back on floor 23 when the second plane hit the towers, this time the security’s guard’s orders meant nothing. Walking down the stairwell again, Conway exited and began briskly walking northward. Conway couldn’t bear to look back as colleagues said they saw bodies landing. He did turn in time, though, to directly observe the first building collapse. One of the two towers scraped the edge of Conway’s 3 World Financial office building, leaving it structurally

stolen cars. According to the Jacksonville, Florida, sheriff’s ofﬁce, since 2024, the cameras have “helped solve 15 murders, 17 kidnappings, six forcible sex offenses, nearly 100 shootings and 172 missingpersons cases.” A website set up by Charles Lehman of the Manhattan Institute is tracking news items about Flock contributing to successful police work. There are such stories every day, all over the country. Two recent entries related the arrest of an armed robbery suspect in Grass Valley, California, and the rescue of two kidnapped teenage girls in Bulloch County, Georgia. After getting a tip, the authorities used Flock to ﬁnd the suspect in the Brown University shooting last year. Perhaps these crimes would get solved anyway, but if even a fraction of them didn’t, Flock would be making a meaningful contribution to public safety. It used to be that America had, in effect, ungoverned spaces where malefactors could hide in plain sight. To use an extreme example, the Symbionese Liberation Army operated for a couple of years out of various safe houses in the San Francisco Bay Area during the 1970s, something almost unimaginable in our technologically advanced age of constant information sharing. Rolling back Flock won’t reverse this tectonic change that’s been decades in the making, but it will deny law enforcement a valuable asset.

Some people like old-world charm and zealously seek to preserve it. Others like to tear down and replace the old with things bright, shiny and new. President Donald Trump falls into the latter category, as developers usually do, but with gilt, like a cherry, on top. Since taking office for the second time, Trump, the alleged “president of peace,” has been a master of destruction. He has invaded Venezuela, supported Israel in its strikes against Gaza and made war on Iran. Closer to home, he has paved over the Rose Garden and seemingly glommed his name onto anything possible, including the Kennedy Center, to which his name was added and then removed. And, perhaps most memorably, he tore down the East Wing of the White House to make space for his massive ballroom. For many Kathleen Americans near and far, the partial demolition of the White House Parker was a devastating sight. Preservationists felt the pain, too, and took their case to the Supreme Court. The court ruled that because the plaintiffs had not suffered the direct personal harm necessary to bring a lawsuit, construction of Trump’s vanity project could continue. The president said he hopes it will be completed by summer 2028. The ballroom, which was conceived as an entertainment venue to host visiting dignitaries, has morphed into a five-story underground military complex with a ballroom on top. (That’s one big cherry.) The administration’s argument for building the colossus has evolved from the need for an elaborate party house to an urgent security imperative — “a desperately needed National Security structure,” Trump posted on Truth Social, calling the preservationists “TREASONISTS.” In July 2025, the White House said the edifice would be funded by private donations and cost about $200 million. Later, the cost was adjusted to $400 million. Now, the price tag is closer to $600 million, according to contractor invoices obtained by The Post, and about half will be paid by taxpayers. Little wonder. The ballroom will be built with missile-resistant columns and a drone-proof roof. The high court’s ruling didn’t address the legality of the project. (Lower courts said the construction required congressional approval.) The Supreme Court’s decision focused on whether the plaintiff, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, had the standing to bring a lawsuit. The trust had to show that the ballroom’s planned construction would, among other things, cause board member Alison Hoagland “harm.” How can a building inflict pain, and how could such suffering be quantified? In a declaration, Hoagland wrote: “I would suffer both professional and personal injuries, including to my aesthetic, cultural, and historical interests.” Hoagland, a historian, said she enjoyed walking past the White House and feared that Trump’s addition would distort the building’s character. I know just what she means, and so, apparently, did Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., who joined the three liberal justices in a written dissent. Aesthetics, culture and history do matter, especially when historic, publicly owned properties are involved. Wrote Roberts: “The White House is not just any building, and — when it comes to historic preservation — Hoagland is not just any person. In failing to appreciate as much, the Court misconceives the plaintiff’s injury, allowing the Executive’s likely infringement of the Legislature’s power of the purse and authority to regulate federal property in the District of Columbia to continue.” The legality issue is still alive but not well. The Trump administration didn’t go through the usual review process. But the Republican-controlled Congress, as usual, is disinclined to exercise its power over the president’s designs. Trump’s consuming interest seems to be what he perceives as Washington’s dowdy appearance. To Trump, the District of Columbia is a fixer-upper that he can flip. It was probably inevitable that Trump would cast his Eye of Sauron upon Washington’s three historic public golf courses. An overhaul of the East Potomac Golf Links was supposed to begin, but thus far, the administration hasn’t released a final design, schedule or cost estimate. Locals are keeping count of the trees taken down before the overhaul — about 60, including one cherry tree on the picturesque 14th green. These arboreal losses obviously aren’t on par with other bullet points on Trump’s beautification agenda, but they symbolize yet another insult to the history, heritage and traditional grace of the nation’s hometown. My fear is that next he’ll want to change the name of Washington itself. “Trump, D.C.,” is surely but a 250-foot triumphal arch away. Speaking of aesthetic injury.

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The Oculus stands near One World Trade Center in New york. unsound for use for eight full months. Much longer story made short, Conway eventually made his way home to Darien, Connecticut. He still works in ﬁnance in New York. “I was never at risk of harm,” he said. “So many other people didn’t make it home. … And it feels weird to even be talking about this relative to people I know who were in the World Trade Center and got out, made life-and-death decisions (and barely survived, while others had no chance).” Alas, Leo Russell Keene of Sulphur, didn’t make it. Nor did Louis Williams of Mandeville and Betty Farmer of New Orleans, both at the twin towers, or Kevin Wayne Yokum of Lake Charles, Bobby Hymel of Norco and Scotty Lamana of Baton Rouge, all lost at the Pentagon. The Murdock, Conway and collegefriend stories, along with the six Louisianans who didn’t make it, are not unique. But telling them illustrates a key point: While only 20% of Americans personally know someone who died in the attack, several statistical analyses show that more than 80% of us had just two degrees of separation from someone directly affected, either a victim or a survivor. This was personal. Most of us will remember burning up the phone lines that day, checking with friends or relatives of people we knew

near Ground Zero or the Pentagon or in Pennsylvania. But even if we didn’t worry about individuals, we took affront specifically as Americans. Almost all of us loved our country then. When video came of Palestinians celebrating the attack, we were infuriated. When, 10 days later, nationally broadcast musicians led by Bruce Springsteen singing “My City of Ruins,” told us to “Rise Up,” we donated $200 million for relief and we did rise up, together. When President George W. Bush almost nonchalantly threw a perfect strike to open a Yankee Stadium World Series game six weeks later, we all cheered and perhaps cried. We were unified. We remained unified, as Americans, for about another year. We were grateful for our principles. We were thankful for our history — and for our freedom. And we knew we comprised, in a world full of villains, an overwhelming beacon of light. Today, only 33% of us say we are “extremely proud” to be Americans. How sad. How, without another godawful tragedy, can we recover the immediate post-9/11 sentiment? It was the right sentiment then, and it ought to animate us still. Email Quin Hillyer at quin.hillyer@ theadvocate.com.

Don’t fear the Flock cameras

We have met the enemy — and it is number given the widespread use of watching us. these devices: There are 120,000 Flock There’s a growing backlash against cameras across the United States scanFlock cameras, the automated license ning license plates 20 billion times a plate readers that have become ubiqui- month. It is understandable that people don’t tous across the country. like the idea that they are, in effect, livThe cameras take images of license plates, which are then stored in ing in a panopticon. But license a searchable database that poplate readers aren’t the only oflice departments can query in fender. There are all sorts of oththe course of investigations. er surveillance cameras, many Opponents of the cameras of them privately owned and consider them an instrument operated, that the police access of Big Brother, who’s not only during investigations. We let our Rich watching, but constantly remobile phones and various apps Lowry track us all day long. And somecording and tracking. Vandals have disabled and stolen the thing like 60 million households Flock cameras and even shot them. have Ring or other security cameras There’s a movement to get jurisdicthat record what’s happening on their property and often in the immediate tions to cancel their contracts with surroundings. Flock (the leading such company, but The only reliable way to ensure that not the only one), and it has met with you aren’t being recorded is to stay insome success. Los Angeles just let its contract with side — and draw the curtains. Flock lapse, citing “serious concerns Officers who abuse the license-plate around civil liberties and civil rights readers deserve to be fired and, if apissues.” propriate, charged with crimes, which There’s a reason, though, that police is often what happens. Strict rules departments so rapidly adopted the around what constitutes a legitimate cameras — they are an extremely use- query of the system and routine audits should make it harder for rogue offul investigative tool. It is certainly true that the technolficers to use the cameras for nefarious purposes. ogy, like any power we give the police, The police officials who are advocatcan be misused. According to The Washington Post, “Authorities have ing for Flock aren’t doing it so the cops charged or accused at least 50 lawcan track the average person’s trip to enforcement officers of using licensethe grocery store or yoga studio. The plate readers for unauthorized purpos- cameras routinely aid in the identificaes, including to stalk their exes.” tion and apprehension of the perpetraThe Post calls the abuse “rampant,” tors of serious crimes, the location of but 50 documented cases isn’t a large missing persons and the recovery of

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Schexnayder, Jane Archambault

Jane Louise Archambault Schexnayder, age 68, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026, at Ochsner Hospital. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend, she will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Jane was a resident of River Ridge for 38 years and the loving wife of Keith Schexnayder, sharing 44 years of marriage. Together, they built a life centered on family, love, and cherished memories. She was the devoted mother of Bryanne Schexnayder of Harahan, Louisiana and Brandon Schexnayder of Thompson's Station, Tennessee, and a proud grandmother to Bailey Schexnayder and Blythe Schexnayder of Thompson's Station, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Henry Archambault and the late Mary Ann Palmer Archambault, step daughter of Jeanette Archambault, and the sister of Michelle Archambault and Mary "Cathy" Chimento. From an early age, Jane loved learning, creativity, and activity. She attended St. Raphael the Archangel Grammar School, where she played basketball and indoor ball. At St. Mary's Dominican High School, she played basketball and served as yearbook photographer and editor, graduating with honors in 1976. She earned two Bachelor of Science de-

grees with honors in 1980 from St. Mary's Dominican College in New Orleans in Microbiology and Biochemistry. Jane devoted 36 years to research. She worked as a microbiologist with Dr. Githens, Ph.D., at the University of New Orleans, then at LSU Medical Center with Dr. Roger Davis, Ph.D., studying cholesterol. She later worked in physiology with Dr. Steve Nelson, M.D. and Dr. Greg Bagby, Ph.D., researching HIV and alcoholism. Before retirement, she was also a member of the Women's Business Association. She played in an adult softball league in Harahan and served as a Girl Scout leader for her daughter, creating opportunities for travel and adventure across the United States. Jane and Keith shared a passion for genealogy, tracing both family lines back to the 1600s and preserving a rich family history. She loved sewing and often made clothing and costumes for her children and grandchildren. An exceptionally talented quilter, she carried forward a family tradition passed down from her grandmother and shared it with her daughter. Jane faced Parkinson's disease with courage and determination for 15 years. Throughout those years, her strength, perseverance, and love for her family remained an inspiration to those around her. Even in death, Jane continued her legacy of giving. As an organ donor, she gave the gift of life to at least three individuals, offering them renewed hope and the chance to live on. We would like to extend a special thanks and appreciation to her personal caregiver, Leothia Garrett for your continued and unending help in the love, patience, and care you provided for Jane. In addition, we extend appreciation to her doctors, Dr. Nona Epstein and Dr. Sarah Breaux, for their continuing service of providing the care and guidance throughout her struggle with Parkinson's. Finally, we would like to thank her sister, Cathy, who on a daily basis for the last four years, was her caregiver helping her with the day to day struggles of living with Parkinson's. A Celebration of Life will be held at Tharp Funeral Home, 1600 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie LA 70001 on Saturday, September 12, 2026 starting with a visitation at 1:00 PM, followed

by a service at 3:00 PM. Please dress casual. Expressions of love and sympathy may be placed and viewed at www.tharpcares.com.

Turner, Christopher 'Colonel' J.

Christopher "Colonel" J. Turner unexpectedly passed away at his home, on September 6, 2026, at the age of 55. Born on December 11, 1970, Chris spent his childhood being a kid, riding Big Wheels up and down the street and loving his Fonzie shirt. Chris attended St. Louis King of France and was a proud graduate of Archbishop Rummel High School in 1988. He and his family moved to Bucktown in 1985, and his friendships flourished till today. He enlisted in the US Army in 1988 and spent three years on active duty with an honorable discharge in December 1997. He was extremely proud of his service to his country. Chris treasured the friends he met through school, Bucktown and the Army. In 1995, he met Shannon and they married in 2004. While dating Shannon, he began working at Beads by the Dozen and became the Operations Manager. Chris was very meticulous in his work ethic and was very friendly to all that he met. He joined the Krewe of Endymion and met many who loved working with him. He was a big help to Endymion, Eve, Irish Italians, Italian Americans and numerous other krewes who loved working with Chris. Chris loved spending time in his workshop, and he loved custom fishing rod building for his family and friends. He was a master of any trade and endeavor he attempted. He was a skilled carpenter, nature photographer, wood worker, and an artist with every medium he attempted. He was a collector of nostalgia, and he was also known to play his acoustic guitar around any fire with his friends. He was so proud of his GTO that he spent years restor-

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ing with his father. He loved the outdoors, working in the yard, watching hummingbirds, bird watching from his backyard swing and tending to his monarch butterflies. Chris was preceded in death by his grandmothers and grandfathers, James and Theresa Wilson and Euris and Beulah Turner. He is survived by his loving wife Shannon, and his devoted and loving parents, his mother Charlene and his father Leon, stepmother Peggy, and his sister Amy. He was incredibly humble and generous to everyone he met. He was a fiercely loyal, devoted friend, and a precious soul taken way too soon. His absence leaves a massive void on the lives of all who knew and loved him. Services will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Lake Lawn Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, La. Visitation is from 11AM 1PM, with services to follow. Burial will be at Cypress Grove Cemetery, 120 City Park Avenue, New Orleans, La. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Chris's name to the Wounded Warrior Project. To view and sign the online guestbook, visit www.LakeLawnMetairie.co m.

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Davis, to cherish her memory, along with many siblings, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, and lifelong friends who loved her dearly. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, for 1:30 p.m. at The Boyd Family Funeral Home (5001 Chef Menteur Hwy., New Orleans, LA 70126). Friends and family may gather for visitation starting at 12:30 p.m. Guestbook Online: www.anewtraditio nbegins.com (504)2820600.Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors.

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many lives. A proud Eagle Scout, he lived by the values of service, kindness, and helping others. He was always willing to lend a hand and could be counted on to be there for those in need. Bernie loved fishing, traveling, and spending time with his grandchildren, who brought him tremendous joy. He was always looking for his next adventure whether it was a trip to somewhere new or a project around the house. Bernie will be remembered for his generosity, his willingness to help others, his love of family, and his adventurous spirit. He will be deeply missed and forever loved. Bernard is survived by his daughters, Jennifer Tilyou and Amy Forrest (Jack); grandchildren, Gloria Tilyou, Elliott Forrest, and Cooper Forrest; sister, Jane Ramagos (Doug); brother, Stephen Wilthew (Pat); and multiple nieces and nephews that he loved and cared for. Bernard is preceded in death by his loving wife of 37 years, Carol Elick Wilthew; and his parents, Bernard Robert Wilthew and Carmel Dummet Wilthew. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation in the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home 12012 Hwy. 190 W. Hammond, LA 70401, on Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until the Funeral Service at 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Hoffman Vineyard Cemetery. Condolences and other information may be found at www.thompsoncares.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home.

Zimmerman, Merle Trouillier

Bernard, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Bernie was born and raised in St. Bernard and was a longtime resident of Hammond, Louisiana. Bernie was an alumnus of Southeastern Louisiana University. He proudly worked at Exxon Refinery for more than 30 years as an Instrument Tech. Bernie was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend whose generous heart and outgoing spirit touched

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Merle Trouillier Zimmerman, age 88, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026, surrounded by family. Merle was born in New Orleans on December 4,

1937, and lived a life of devotion to her family and faith. A lifelong Catholic, Merle was a proud graduate of Corpus Christi Elementary School and later attended Xavier Preparatory High School and Xavier University. She devoted 25 years of her professional life to serving as a social worker for the Louisiana Department of Health and Human Services. She enjoyed traveling, spending time with her family and friends for holidays and birthdays, and attending Mardi Gras balls with her close friends. Merle was preceded in death by her parents, Lionel and Walita Trouillier. She is survived by her 3 children, Patrice Zimmerman Jeanminette (Felix), Loretta Zimmerman, and James Zimmerman Jr. (Delisha). She also leaves behind her brothers, Lionel Trouillier Jr. and Glenn Trouillier (Gina), 4 grandchildren, Brandon Jeanminette (Shani), Kristen Flowers (Demarr), Thaddeus Zimmerman (Gray), Taylor Mitchell, and 4 great grandchildren, Kaiden Monk, Thai Zimmerman, Tiah Zimmerman, and Reign Mitchell, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends, each of whom brought her great joy and pride. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Corpus ChristiEpiphany Catholic Church, 2022 St. Bernard Ave, New Orleans, LA. Visitation at 9 am, followed by Mass at 10 am. Interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

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Saints took an interest in QB Shough years before he entered the draft. Then patience helped them land their man.

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Ex-pros’ attorney says legal action not over He says SEC devalued his clients’ earning potential

BY KOKI RILEY Staff writer

Tony Clayton thinks Greg Sankey needs “a sanity test.” Those were the words Clayton — the West Baton Rouge district attorney representing former NFL players who tried to return to college and join LSU — used to describe the Southeastern Conference commissioner just hours after LSU declined to roster Clayton’s clients and added two injured players to its ofﬁcial roster instead, ballooning the roster to the 105-player NCAA limit. The SEC threatened to expel LSU from the conference in an amended federal lawsuit on Tuesday if the school continued to defy the conference’s bylaws, which ban players from the NFL, NBA and WNBA from returning to college. On Wednesday, Yahoo Sports reported that the conference was expected to suspend its vote to potentially oust the school after LSU’s actions Tuesday. Clayton told The Advocate on Tuesday night that he and the players’ legal team plan to pursue legal action against Sankey, the SEC and the NCAA — but not LSU — after they essentially forced the school

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inding a franchise quarterback beyond the NFL draft’s ﬁrst round is akin to winning the lottery. The odds are decidedly against you. While history shows that great quarterbacks such as Tom Brady (sixth round) and Kirk Cousins (fourth) can be found in the later rounds, they are rare exceptions. The vast majority

of franchise quarterbacks are selected in Round 1. Since 1980, 47.9% of quarterbacks drafted in Round 1 developed into full-time starters for ﬁve seasons

or more in the NFL. The number plummets to 7.7% for those selected outside the ﬁrst round. Of the 84 quarterbacks drafted after Round 1 since 2016, only three — Jalen Hurts (second round), Dak Prescott (fourth) and Brock Purdy (seventh) — have emerged as successful full-time starters. Most fail to sign a second contract with their drafting team. If Tyler Shough continues on his rookie trajectory, he could become the latest outlier, validating the Saints’ decision to select him with the 40th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The story of how the Saints iden-

tiﬁed, targeted and landed Shough illustrates the exhaustive work that underpins player procurement in the NFL.

Getting a look In February 2025, Luke McCown attended the NFL scouting combine as a media member while working for the Saints’ in-house website. The former Saints quarterback was excited about the week ahead and, as part of his preparation, met with general manager Mickey Loomis to discuss some of the top players.

McCown said Loomis asked him to pay particular attention to one quarterback SEASON prospect. PREVIEW “We really like this Tyler Shough,” Loomis said. “I want you to take a look at him and tell me what you think.” At the time, McCown was unfamiliar with the Louisville quarterback. He knew he had endured an injuryplagued college career and was

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Duke running back Nate Sheppard gets past the Tulane defense in the second quarter of Saturday’s season opener in Durham, N.C.

Tulane defense aims to ﬁx third-down concerns

BY GUERRY SMITH Contributing writer

Fournette, Peteerson head LSHOF Class of 2027 Staff report

LSU football greats Leonard Fournette and eight-time Pro Bowler Patrick Peterson, along with Tigers baseball legends Aaron Hill and Ryan Theriot, head a starstudded nine-member group of inductees chosen for the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame induction next summer. The Class of 2027 also includes two-time Triple Crown-winning jockey Robby Albarado; Jim Wells, former Northwestern State and Alabama baseball coach; Hank Tierney, one of the state’s most successful high school football coaches; Lisa Ingram, the cornerstone of the 1985 Final Four UL-Monroe women’s basketball team; and Henry Thomas, a former LSU and NFL standout. The class will be enshrined June 24-26 at the Hall of Fame’s home in Natchitoches to culminate the 68th annual induction celebration. Peterson ranked among college football’s best players before embarking on

a 13-year NFL career. At LSU in 2010, he won the Bednarik Award as the nation’s top defender and the Thorpe Award as the top defensive back. Peterson made the Pro Bowl in each of his ﬁrst eight seasons (2011-18) and was a three-time AP ﬁrstteam All-Pro (2011, 2013, 2015). The consensus No. 1 player in the 2014 recruiting class from St. Augustine in New Orleans, Fournette earned All-America honors as an LSU sophomore after notching school single-season records of 1,953 yards rushing and 22 TDs. He broke the school single-game record with 284 yards on 16 carries in a 3821 win over Ole Miss. Fournette played seven NFL seasons. Thomas was a standout defensive tackle for LSU, helping the Tigers win the SEC in 1988, and in 14 NFL seasons as a three-down interior defensive lineman. But he was more

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LSU RB Leonard Fournette

STAFF FILE PHOTO By BRETT DUKE

On the first snap against Duke on Saturday, Tulane defensive end Jah’rie Evans pressured quarterback Walker Eget into a hurried throw that fellow end Josh Lewis deflected for what became a 9-yard loss when the officials ruled it a ä South lateral. Alabama at The play put the defense Tulane 6 P.M. in a commanding posiSATURDAy, ESPN+ tion, but in a scenario that played out five times during the opening drive, the Green Wave could not get off the field on third and long. The Blue Devils converted a third and 9, a third and 6, a third and 12, a third and 7 and a third and 6 while moving 75 yards in 17 plays over the first 9:53 to take a 7-0 lead. Tulane stiffened up in similar situations the rest of the day, holding Duke to three conversions in 13 third-down opportunities and stopping the Blue Devis on three of four fourth-down tries, but the Wave never made up that early deficit. “They (the conversions) were all really frustrating,” defensive coordinator Tayler Polk said. “It was just one guy being off here

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Gauff rallies to reach semifinals She will face new women’s No. 1 Rybakina

BY BRIAN MAHONEY AP sportswriter

NEW YORK — Coco Gauff fought off a couple match points in a tiebreaker and beat Mirra Andreeva 2-6, 7-6 (7), 6-2 on Wednesday to set up a U.S. Open semifinal matchup against new No. 1 Elena Rybakina. Gauff overcame a horrible start to give herself a chance at a second U.S. Open title. She won the tournament in 2023, when she had to overcome a similar rough beginning against Aryna Sabalenka in the final. “I think the motto of the match is just to fight,” Gauff said. Andreeva, the French Open champion, won the first seven points and took the first set in 26 minutes before the No. 4-seeded Gauff regrouped. She said during the break after the first set she thought about fellow American Frances Tiafoe, who came from two sets down in his quarterfinal match a day earlier. “So, honestly I was just trying to literally leave the court with no regrets,” Gauff said. Rybakina edged Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 earlier Wednesday, guaranteeing she will become No. 1 in the WTA rankings after the tournament. “Elena, well she’s the new world No. 1, so it’s going to be a tough match,” Gauff said. The top-ranked Sabalenka faces No. 3 Jessica Pegula in the other semifinal Thursday. But no matter what happens in the remaining matches, Rybakina will end Sabalenka’s 99week stay at No. 1 when the new rankings are released Monday. “It’s just a number right now and of course I’m in the semis so my goal is to win the tournament,” Rybakina said. “It’s an amazing achievement but you know how quick everything can change in tennis, ranking-wise, during the match, so I feel like I just need to focus on my game, try to recover and enjoy tomorrow.” Gauff won a 39-shot rally to

SEATTLE — Rookie Kade Anderson picked up his first major league victory with six sharp innings, and Cole Young hit a two-run double as the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 3-2 on Wednesday. Making his fourth big league start, the 22-year-old Anderson (1-1) allowed six hits, struck out five and walked one in an efficient 81-pitch outing. He allowed a homer to Jake Burger leading off the second. Coming from LSU, he was the third overall pick in the 2025 amateur draft. Anderson debuted on Aug. 22, allowing three runs in 52/3 innings against the visiting Chicago Cubs. He took his first loss last Thursday against the Athletics. Seattle will send right-hander Logan Gilbert (11-9, 3.71 ERA) to the mound as the three-game series concludes on Thursday.

Giants are unsure if Nabers will play against Cowboys

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Coco Gauff, of the United States, returns the ball to Mirra Andreeva, of Russia, during the quarterfinal round of the U.S. Open on Wednesday in New york. take a 5-3 lead in the tiebreaker, but Andreeva took the next three points to earn her first match point. Gauff erased that when the Russian sent a forehand long, then stopped Andreeva’s second chance at 7-6. Then it was mostly all Gauff in the third set en route to her seventh Grand Slam semiﬁnal.

Rybakina pulls through Rybakina and Zheng were scheduled to start about eight hours after Ben Shelton ﬁnished off his victory over defending champion Carlos Alcaraz at 3:33 a.m., the latest ﬁnish in U.S. Open history. Rybakina said she struggled with the sun and shadows in Arthur Ashe Stadium early on after starting later in the day in her previous matches. Zheng capitalized on Rybakina’s early struggles to get her

only break of the match against one of the best servers in women’s tennis and take a 5-3 lead in the first set. But Zheng, who had been playing from behind so much in Flushing Meadows, couldn’t hold onto the lead and Rybakina rolled through the second set in 38 minutes. Zheng, the 2024 Olympic gold medalist from China, had to come through the qualifying tournament just to make the main draw after elbow surgery dropped her down the rankings to her current place of No. 121. Once ranked No. 4, she is guaranteed to move back into the top 60. She made a dramatic run to the quarterfinals, erasing a 5-0 deficit in the third set against Madison Keys in the third round and then climbing out of another 5-0 hole in the first

set in her fourth-round victory over No. 8-seed Iga Swiatek. But a double-fault gave her opponent a 5-4 lead in the third set and Rybakina served it out to reach the U.S. Open semiﬁnals for the ﬁrst time. “I think the wins that I had so far are great, but obviously today in the match I got a lot of chances in the third set, but I didn’t take it,” Zheng said. “That was a bit pity for me to lose this match, but obviously I could take positive things from U.S. Open this year.” Rybakina came into the tournament needing only to reach the semifinals to ensure she would move past Sabalenka. Had the 27-year-old from Kazakhstan lost before the final four, Sabalenka, Pegula or Gauff could have been No. 1 next week by winning the tournament.

U.S. is still team to beat in FIBA World Cup BY DOUG FEINBERG

Ziyu. They know they’ll have a difﬁcult task ahead to reach the medal round.

AP basketball writer

BERLIN — The quarterfinals of the women’s FIBA World Cup are set and the U.S. is still the team to beat despite facing its stiffest challenge in group play in 50 years. The Americans have won 33 consecutive games in the tournament and are three victories away from their fifth consecutive World Cup title. They’ll face Hungary on Thursday in one of four quarterfinal matchups. France will play China, Belgium faces host Germany, and Spain takes on Australia in the other games that day. U.S. coach Kara Lawson feels that there’s a lot more parity and talent around the world these days. But the biggest thing she’s seen is that teams are much deeper than they used to be, a major reason why the Americans have been so successful over the years. “When I played, which was a long time ago, a lot of times you play national teams and they have maybe a good starting five. When we would start to sub it would really get some distance. Now the depth of these teams (is apparent). So, the players that come off the bench in this World Cup, to me, overall, are better than any other World Cup. So, teams have eight and nine players, and you’re seeing that.” Hungary isn’t a team that the U.S. has a lot of recent history with. The two teams have played three times with the most re-

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Belgium vs. Germany

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Czechia’s Julie Pospisilova guards Breanna Stewart, of the United States, during the women’s FIBA World Cup game in Berlin on Monday. cent coming 40 years ago. The Americans are 3-0. Hungary is led by Dorka Juhasz, who plays with the Minnesota Lynx of the WNBA. “I think it’s gonna be a great game for us,” Juhasz said. “Not many times Hungary (has gotten to) face the USA, in any shape or form. So, I think it’s gonna be fun. You know, for us, it’s already a big, big thing that we’re already in the top eight teams in the world. I think it’s been, what, 40 years that Hungary made it?” The Americans, who edged Italy 55-52 in the second game of pool play, have never lost in

the quarterﬁnal round.

France vs. China No team looked better than France in preliminary play. The French team ran through its three opponents by a tournament-best 127 points. The silver medalists at the 2024 Paris Olympics are led by Gabby Williams, Dominique Malonga and Marine Johannes. For all their success, France hasn’t medaled or made it to the semiﬁnals of the World Cup since the inaugural one in 1953. China, which won the silver medal at the 2022 World Cup, is a young team led by Han Xu and 7-foot-3 Zhang

No team has improved more since its ﬁrst game of the tournament then Germany. The host country lost to Spain by 30 points, but has rebounded with three impressive wins since. The last of which was routing South Korea in the qualiﬁcation round. Nyara Sabally and Leonie Fiebich will try and keep this run going against a strong Belgium squad that’s led by Emma Meesseman. The Belgians are one of three teams that came through group play without a loss. Coach Mike Thibault has his team ready to try and reach the medal round for the second time in three World Cup tournaments.

Spain vs. Australia Spain will try and get back to the medal round. The Spaniards didn’t make the World Cup in 2022, but before that had alternated bronze and silver medals over the previous three tournaments. They are led by Iyana Martin, who is averaging 17.3 points and Awa Fam’s 12.3 points. Australia’s only loss of the tournament came to Belgium in the ﬁnal game of group play. The Opals are back in the quarterﬁnals for the 10th consecutive World Cup. They have reached the medal round in six of the previous seven tournaments. They had to survive blowing a 26-point third quarter lead on Wednesday to edge Italy 82-80.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Malik Nabers was a full participant in New York Giants practice Wednesday, but coach John Harbaugh will not say if the team’s No. 1 receiver will play in the season opener Sunday night at home against Dallas. Nabers is nearly a year removed from tearing the ACL in his right knee. With the 23-year-old being on the ﬁeld at the start of training camp and progressing toward a return, he and the team have been consistent in not putting a target date on when Nabers will be ready. “I think he’s ready to go, man,” Harbaugh said. “We’ll see though. I mean, it’s still four days until we play. So, if he’s ready to go and he feels like he’s ready to go, then he’ll play. If he’s not and he’s not ready, then he won’t play. That’s how it works.”

Surgery to sideline Raiders TE Bowers for 1-2 weeks

HENDERSON, Nev. — Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers had knee surgery to repair his meniscus, a person with knowledge of the procedure told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Las Vegas hosts Miami in Sunday’s season opener. Coach Klint Kubiak was asked specifically about the availability of Bowers and defensive end Maxx Crosby on Wednesday before any news broke regarding the tight end’s health. Bowers had been wearing a leg sleeve in recent practices, and Crosby underwent knee surgery in January and didn’t play in any preseason games. Bowers was dogged by a knee injury in last season’s opener at New England that drastically cut into his production.

Tar Heels will not host recruits after violation report

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina won’t host recruits for Saturday’s home debut against East Tennessee State after self-reporting a recruiting violation, the latest bump for NFL coaching great Bill Belichick’s program. In a statement, UNC spokesman Kevin Best said the Tar Heels aren’t allowed to host unofficial visits because of the violation. While hosting recruits on official visits was permitted, Best said the program decided “to concentrate our official visits on the remaining five home games.” “The situation has been properly resolved through the NCAA process, and we have worked with the NCAA and University compliance on appropriate and corrective action,” he said.

Rutgers hoops coach Pikiell receiving cancer treatment

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Rutgers men’s basketball coach Steve Pikiell has been diagnosed with cancer and he is working through treatment. The Scarlet Knights program released a statement from the coach Wednesday, with Pikiell saying he had “great conﬁdence” in associate head coach Brandin Knight, the rest of the staff and athletes as he manages his health. Pikiell said he went to doctors a few months ago “after not feeling 100%” before receiving the diagnosis. Pikiell didn’t reveal the type of cancer he is battling, saying only that he had a “successful surgery” and has worked with doctors to have a plan for ﬁnishing treatment. Pikiell, who turns 59 in November, is entering his 11th season as Rutgers coach.

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Cannon documentary to premiere on Monday BY SCOTT RABALAIS AND JON BLAU Staff writers

After weeks of controversy surrounding the new LSU football coach and Jayden Daniels’ old jersey number, one thing still remains: Billy Cannon was the last person to wear No. 20 for the Tigers, and he is still the ﬁrst LSU football legend against which all the program’s other great players are judged. LSU’s first Heisman Trophy winner in 1959, Cannon is getting his own documentary. Titled, “Circles, The Life of Billy Cannon,” the program makes its debut at 7 p.m. Monday on Louisiana Public Broadcasting. The documentary chronicles Cannon’s life, from childhood through his days at LSU where he led the Tigers to their ﬁrst national championship, to professional football, to his federal counterfeiting conviction, and his life afASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO terward working as a dentist at Billy Cannon poses with his Heisman Trophy in 1959. A Cannon Angola state penitentiary. “If you know our family, you documentary is set to premiere on PBS on Monday. know that if they ask us a question, we’re just going to tell it as non, Billy’s daughter who helped that it was the time to tell it (Canhonest as we can,” said Bunnie Can- spearhead the project. “We felt non’s story).

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Continued from page 1C to forgo rostering his clients, Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavaian Harris. Clayton believes strongly that the conference has devalued his clients’ worth in NIL money. “And what I mean by devalue (is) … they completely destroyed the character of these players, the credibility of these players,” Clayton said, “and the SEC has been a colossal failure to college sports by singling out these young athletes, and putting a scarlet letter around the neck of each and every one of them.” Last Thursday, a Baton Rouge judge granted Harris, Wright and 40-plus athletes a preliminary injunction allowing them to return to college for a fifth year of eligibility. But the SEC filed a federal complaint in Alabama the same day, accusing LSU of orchestrating a plan to send Harris and Wright back to college after their respective NFL teams cut them during training camp. The Alabama lawsuit was meant to give the SEC jurisdiction over LSU and allow it to enforce its own rules. The punishments, if LSU had added the players to its team, would have included a 50% reduction of its football budget and a half-season suspension for its coach, Lane Kiffin. The SEC then amended its filing Tuesday afternoon to add that the conference presidents planned to vote Thursday on whether they would kick LSU out of the league. That prompted LSU to add cornerback Aiden Anding and defensive end Gabriel Reliford to its roster, therefore eliminating the opportunity to slide Harris and Wright into its final two remaining roster spots. By not rostering Harris or Wright, LSU could, at least theoretically, be held in contempt of court after Judge William Jorden enjoined the school with the SEC, NCAA and Sankey during Thursday’s injunction hearing in Baton Rouge. Clayton requested that from Jorden to allow LSU to roster Wright and Harris without facing retribution from the SEC or NCAA. “I wanted to bring LSU in because I knew LSU had no intent of going against its conference,” Clayton said. “So this (federal) lawsuit is all for show, and it’s all because Sankey got his feelings hurt.” A hearing for a temporary restraining order in the federal case in Alabama is still scheduled for Wednesday, although the result of that hearing, even if it occurs, is likely moot after LSU’s decision not to roster Harris and Wright. Clayton repeatedly said that LSU did nothing wrong throughout this legal saga among the school, the SEC the NCAA and his clients. “I just want you to stay tuned,” Clayton said. “Because of what the SEC is doing, I think they’re gonna have to answer (for their behavior). And we plan on dealing with that accordingly.” Multiple reports have stated that LSU coach Lane Kiffin had orchestrated a coordinated attempt to add Harris and Wright to the roster. Although Kiffin has denied that, he has consistently voiced his support for Harris and Wright in their legal battle, two players who played for him at Ole Miss.

Tom Mars — an attorney who represented Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss in his successful lawsuit against the NCAA seeking a sixth year of eligibility — can’t understand why Kiffin and LSU pursued these players as strongly as they did, especially after watching LSU eviscerate Clemson 51-10 in its season opener without Harris or Wright’s help. Mars knows Kiffin, who gifted the attorney a cardboard box filled with LSU gear last month. “Is there any risk/reward analysis going on here?” Mars said before LSU’s decision not to roster the ex-pro players. “Because they’re fantastic. They don’t need these two guys.” Mars and multiple other legal experts who spoke to The Advocate never believed that LSU was in any real danger of being expelled from the league. Even as the SEC’s threats against the school increased in severity, the conference’s lawsuit with the school became less of a courtroom battle and more of a war in the court of public opinion. Mars went as far as calling the SEC’s amended complaint Tuesday a “press release.” “I think this is a lot of public posturing,” Gabe Feldman, the director of the sports law program at Tulane, said prior to LSU’s decision not to roster Harris and Wright. “I think both sides are trying to gain leverage, but that’s not leverage to win a lawsuit; that’s leverage to reach a settlement. Whether the SEC would actually move forward with expelling a school like LSU remains to be seen; I find it highly unlikely that they would do that.” In order to enact the legal leverage that led to Tuesday’s events, the SEC first sued LSU on First Amendment grounds in federal court. The SEC claimed it had the “right not to be forced to associate” with the school’s attempt to roster former professional players, an act it says directly repudiated its bylaws and values as a league. Tuesday’s amended filing would have allowed the conference, if it were granted a temporary restraining order before LSU decided not to roster the players, the legal right to vote to expel LSU from the conference because of the organization’s First Amendment right to freedom of association. “That’s what freedom of association means,” Marc Randazza, an attorney who specializes in First Amendment claims, said. “I don’t have to hang out with you if I don’t like you anymore.” Clayton, however, never has understood any aspect of the SEC’s case against LSU, especially since the school never rostered his clients in the first place. He doesn’t buy one bit of the conference’s First Amendment claim. Sankey’s actions have led Claytong to believe that the commissioner is having “a logic breakdown.” “LSU has done nothing wrong to violate any kind of NCAA rule or SEC rules,” Clayton said. “This is just a ruse. This is just an attention-getter because Sankey has been called on the carpet, and this guy is ruining the SEC.” Email Koki Riley at koki.riley@theadvocate.com. For more LSU sports updates, sign up for our newsletter at theadvocate.com/lsunewsletter

“I tried to do this when he was alive, and he wouldn’t let me do it. He didn’t want the attention. And when he wrote the book (in 2015), then I thought, ‘OK, this is the opportunity.’ ” Cannon died in 2018 at age 80. “It’s time that people truly know what took place,” Bunnie Cannon said. “And there were so many questions that we always got. And if you don’t know the answer, you’re going to blow it up. You’re going to think something else. And we just felt as a family, it was time to heal.”

ful language not to take Louisiana Tech lightly because the Bulldogs have beaten the Tigers before. That’s true, but it has been a minute. LSU is 20-1 all-time against the team from Ruston, including a 23-7 win in 2025. Tech’s lone win over LSU was 6-0 in 1904. Overall, LSU is 150-25-6 against in-state opponents, with the majority of those games against Tulane. The Tigers haven’t lost to an in-state opponent since being upset in 1982 by the Green Wave 31-28.

TV ratings

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LSU’s 51-10 victory Saturday over Clemson was the mostwatched college football game of the weekend, according to ESPN. Despite kickoff being delayed until 8:40 p.m. by weather, the game averaged 5.8 million viewers on ABC with a peak of 8.7 million. Auburn-Baylor was second with 4.2 million viewers.

As is LSU’s tradition for its second home game against a nonconference opponent, the Tigers will wear purple jerseys and gold pants Saturday. … The game will be shown via streaming only on SECNetwork+ on the WatchESPN app and at www.ESPN.com/watch. … Less than 250 tickets remain for Saturday’s game, according to the LSU website.

LSU-La. Tech series A sign apparently went up in the LSU football complex this week, reminding players in rather color-

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Continued from page 1C than a run-stopper, racking up 931/ 2 career sacks — fourth-most in NFL history among players listed solely at the defensive tackle/nose tackle positions. Hill played shortstop for LSU from 2001-03, earning Freshman All-America honors in 2001, and first-team 2003 All-America honors and SEC Player of the Year accolades. He played 13 MLB seasons with Toronto (2005-11), Arizona (2011-15), Milwaukee and Boston (2016), and San Francisco (2017), was an AL All-Star in 2009 and became the first player in MLB history to win a Silver Slugger award in both leagues — accomplishing the feat with the Blue Jays in 2009 and Diamondbacks in 2012. Baton Rouge native Theriot came out of Broadmoor High to play shortstop for the Tigers from 1999-2001. He helped Skip Bertman chalk up the last of his five College World Series titles in 2000 when he scored the game-winning run in LSU’s 6-5 victory over Stanford. Playing three infield and two outfield spots, he hit .281 in eight MLB seasons, helping St. Louis win the 2011 World Series and getting another championship ring a year later in San Francisco. Albarado, who died this summer and will be enshrined posthumously, retired from active riding with 5,222 wins (30th all-time) in 2021 after 32 years in the saddle, which started in 1990 at Evangeline Downs. With a .440 in-the-money percentage, his mounts earned more than $221 million, 19th alltime. Albarado won two Triple Crown races — the 2007 Preakness aboard Curlin and 2020 Preakness on Swiss Skydiver. Wells, a Bossier City native, was inducted in the American Baseball Coaches’ Association Hall of Fame in 2023. The Northwestern State graduate and former LSU assistant under Bertman ranked among college base-

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Continued from page 1C and there. Guys played hard, but we just missed far too many tackles and there were several calls I wish I could have had back. If you’re not tackling well and aren’t playing well on third down, it’s probably going to be tough to win.” The trouble started innocently. After Duke running back Nate Sheppard gained 10 yards on the second snap to make it third and 9 — he would finish with 227 yards on 35 carries — wide receiver Jonah Burton faked an out move on nickelback TJ Smith, reversed field and beat him inside for a 12-yard catch. It was one of only four grabs by a Blue Devils wideout all day. Two plays later, Duke faced a third and 6 and lined up with three wide receivers and tight end Jeremiah Hasley split out. Hasley went into motion toward the backfield, and Eget handed off to Sheppard, who sidestepped blitzing linebacker Chris Rodgers and headed to his left as Hasley stoned defensive lineman Ed Smith, who lined up outside instead of in his usual interior spot. Sheppard ran around safety Jack Tchienchou, who took a poor angle, and picked up 10 yards before safety Kevin

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LSU cornerback Patrick Peterson reacts after a fumble recovery in a game against UL-Monroe on Nov. 13, 2010, at Tiger Stadium. ball’s top coaches in a 20-year career at his alma mater (1990-94) and Alabama (1995-2009), going 817-411 (.665) with three College World Series appearances (1996, 1997, 1999), 14 NCAA Tournament appearances (1991, 1994 at NSU, 12 more at Alabama) and a spot in the 1997 College World Series championship game. Tierney, a head coach for 40 seasons at Archbishop Shaw, West Jefferson and Ponchatoula, is in his 50th overall year of coaching. He entered the 2026 season sixth on Louisiana’s all-time wins list (340-125), six victories shy of

ﬁfth. He guided Shaw to its ﬁrst state title in 1987 (Class 4A) and added another in 2024 (Division II select). Ingram was a two-time AllAmerica center who led ULM to the Final Four in 1986. She was the “Miss Inside” to Eun Jung Lee’s “Miss Outside” on the great Northeast Louisiana (now ULM) teams that compiled a 102-15 record from 1981-86. Ingram is ULM and the Southland Conference’s all-time scoring leader with 2,601 points and is also ULM’s career rebounds leader with 1,173.

Adams pushed him out of bounds. Cornerback Anthony Rogers, who was on that side of the field, was hung up on a block too long to get involved. “It was definitely frustrating,” said Smith, who led all Tulane linemen with eight tackles. “Every time they converted a third down, we just simply didn’t do our job. That’s the most difficult part of all.” The next conversion was the killer. Stuck in third and 12 at the Wave 38 after a false-start penalty and two ineffective plays, Eget handed off to Sheppard up the middle as linebacker Dickson Agu drifted to his left, taking himself out of the play. Sheppard ran untouched for 10 yards, falling forward for a first down after Tchienchou tackled him low. Right guard Bradley Smith circled around to block Rodgers a few yards downfield while left guard Jorden Larsen pancaked Ed Smith, and nose tackle Derrick Sheppard got pushed out of the way. “It was missed communication and dumb stuff, not fitting our gaps,” said Rodgers, who made a nice fourth-down stop on the sideline later in the half. “We’ve got to make sure we don’t shoot ourselves in the foot this week when we get into tight situations.” Tulane then forced a third and 7 at the 23, but Hasley caught a

dump pass at the 28, ran straight forward and bounced off a poor tackle attempt by Garner, who threw his body at him rather than trying to wrap up. He still was short of the first down, but he spun around Adams, who overran the play and stayed on his feet for a 10-yard gain, bouncing off another body shot from TJ Smith. The final blow was Nate Sheppard’s 9-yard score on third and 6 out of a two-tight end set. Running up the middle, he made a nice cut to the outside at the line of scrimmage to get past Adams and an even sweeter move back inside at the 7 to avoid cornerback E’Zaiah Shine. He accelerated and finished the play by running over Tchienchou at the 2 and falling across the goal line. Agu was blocked away at the line. Derrick Sheppard was double-teamed. Those were the only points Duke needed in its 17-3 victory. The defense understands exactly where it needs to be better against South Alabama on Saturday night at Yulman Stadium. “We knew they were going to run the ball,” said Tulane linebacker Dalton Hughes, who was on the field for the first touchdown. “That’s what’s frustrating. We just have to be able to rally to the ball, tackle and keep our leverage.”

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Continued from page 1C relatively old for a draft prospect at age 25. McCown made a note to dive into Shough’s game tape and monitor his combine workouts closely that week. The more McCown saw of Shough — on tape, in interviews, during on-ﬁeld strength and speed drills — the more intrigued he became. He marveled at Shough’s prototype 6-foot-5, 219-pound frame, 32-inch vertical jump and ﬂeet time of 4.63 seconds in the 40-yard dash. He was even more impressed by Shough’s accuracy and torque during passing drills. McCown chuckled when video of an errant “dirt missile” by Shough went viral on the internet. Maybe it will scare off some teams and help the Saints’ chances of landing him in the draft, he thought. “That’s all everyone seemed to be talking about,” McCown said. “No one was talking about the rest of his workout, and all of the ‘wow’ throws he made.” He texted Loomis: “There’s a lot to like.” Unbeknownst to McCown, the Saints were well down the road on Shough. He’d been on their radar for years.

Following from afar Shough’s earliest memory of the Saints’ interest came in spring 2022. He had just completed the first of his three seasons at Texas Tech, a campaign truncated after four games by a broken collarbone. Shough had transferred to Tech after three seasons at Oregon and was set to turn 23 in September. Entering his redshirt senior season, he was eligible for the 2023 NFL Draft and was contemplating putting his name in the hat. “I remember (the Saints’ scouts) trying to get me to come out in the draft,” Shough said. “Specifically, the scouts were like, ‘You need to come out. We’re going to draft you. Or we’re going to sign you.’ And they stood by it.” Shough couldn’t recall the names of the scouts, and team officials have declined to identify them. But Loomis said earlier this year that the scouting reports on Shough dated to his redshirt sophomore season at Oregon in 2021, the first year he would have been draft-eligible. “I remember talking about Tyler two years ago, and one of our scouts said, ‘This guy is going to be under the radar because he’s been hurt,” Loomis said during an interview at the Senior Bowl in January on “The McShay Show” podcast. “One of our scouts felt like, hey, we might get a steal here, an undrafted free agent or late (round draft) pick.” Shough elected to return to Texas Tech, where he played for two more injury-plagued seasons. He transferred to Louisville for his super senior campaign and enjoyed a breakout season in coach Jeff Brohm’s pro-style offense. All along, the Saints’ college scouting department kept close tabs on him. It helped that the club had multiple connections with him. College scouting coordinator Ziad Qubti had spent a year with Shough at Texas Tech and worked under Sonny Cumbie, Shough’s offensive coordinator with the Red Raiders. Tight end Juwan Johnson was a former teammate and roommate of Shough’s at Oregon. As an Oregon grad, Loomis also was familiar with him. And head coach Kellen Moore was neighbors with Shough’s agent, Erik Burkhardt, during his playing and coaching tenure with the Cowboys. “Credit to (director of college scouting Jeff Ireland) and our scouting department,” Moore said. “They were on Tyler at Texas Tech and Oregon, all the way back then. That was years before I was even here.” The Saints declined to make Ireland available for interviews for this story. The draft evaluation process validated the Saints’ feelings about Shough, who began the evaluation process in January as a fifth- or sixth-round selection in the eyes of most scouts and draft analysts. The Saints gathered positive intel during his week at the Senior Bowl, where his quarterbacks coach for the National team was Saints assistant Jordan Traylor. He was the highest-graded quarterback at the event, according to Pro Football Focus, and impressed teams during interviews with his maturity and aptitude. As rival teams and NFL draft analysts dove further into his tape and background, his star began to rise. “When I signed him, teams were like, he’s older, a fifth-, sixth-round guy,” Burkhardt said. “OK, whatever. Y’all don’t even know. The teams that know, know. And then the other ones that didn’t yet know

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Saints quarterback Tyler Shough ﬁres up the team in a huddle before a preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Aug. 15 at the Caesars Superdome. Shough. They sought out Johnson to probe him about the makeup and character of his former Oregon teammate. “I wasn’t a starter, and he wasn’t a starter at the time, so they wanted to know more about the personal side, what kind of teammate he was, was he a good dude or not,” Johnson said. “I told them he was great.”

A secret consensus

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Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough looks to pass during the second half against Notre Dame on Sept. 28, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. would watch him work out and be like, holy (expletive), just like I did. I mean, he’s just everything, man.”

Unorthodox tests By mid-March, after Shough wowed scouts and personnel execs at the NFL combine, any thought the Saints had of stealing Shough on Day 3 of the draft was destroyed. The physical skills were first-round caliber, but his advanced age (25) and extensive injury history concerned most teams. Most teams graded him a solid Day 2 (second- or thirdround) pick. The Saints were not among the skeptics. They did their best to hide their interest in Shough. While Moore, offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier and quarterbacks coach Scott Tolzien all attended Jaxson Dart’s pro day workout in Oxford, Mississippi, only Tolzien attended Shough’s session at Louisville three days earlier. By comparison, the Giants sent multiple people, including general manager Joe Schoen and offensive coordinator Mike Kafka, to Louisville for an extensive private workout and formal interview session with Shough. Multiple scouts and coaches from the Browns also traveled to Louisville to conduct an in-person interview and onfield positional workout with him. Tolzien was able to get some quality one-on-one time with Shough the day before the workout. He and Shough had a meal together at a downtown restaurant, then talked ball and broke down game tape for a couple of hours at the Louisville football facility. Tolzien’s evaluation of Shough went beyond football. He wanted to study his organizational skills, which, as a former quarterback, Tolzien believed were critical to success at the position. So he intentionally allowed Shough to arrange the itinerary of the visit, then privately took note of his organizational skills. “You’re trying to figure out if the guy’s a pro or not, just how they go about their business,” Tolzien said. “Right off the bat, he had the whole visit organized and dialed in from the get-go and was a pro about how he went about his business. And personality-wise, he was just a really genuine dude.” Tolzien also was impressed with his attention to detail. When Shough picked him up at the airport, he had a bottle of water waiting for him in the console. “Is that a big thing? No,” Tolzien said. “But it just goes to show you there’s thought put into stuff.” The next day, Shough wowed Tolzien with his passing perfor-

mance at the pro day, where he threw a scripted 61-pass session designed to highlight his arm talent, touch and deep-ball velocity. The script emphasized throws from both under center and the shotgun, featuring deep out routes to the field, play-action rollouts, drop-backs and several deep vertical shots down the sideline. “The thing I remember the most was (Tolzien) loved the pro day, and the concepts I was running were actual pro concepts,” Shough said. “It wasn’t like a flashy, ‘Hey, let’s run around in circles and throw it 70 yards and do something crazy on your pro day.’ And it was concepts that I had run (at Louisville). They were concepts that (the Saints) run.” Two weeks later, the Saints brought Shough to New Orleans for a visit, one of 30 they’re allowed to arrange with prospects before the draft. The trip was a bit of a surprise, as team officials originally told Burkhardt they didn’t plan to host Shough for an in-person visit, then reversed course at the 11th hour. “(The Saints) were like, ‘Keep this quiet,’ and that’s not unusual because every team says that,” Burkhardt said. “Then they talked about canceling it, and I was like, ‘You look almost more guilty (of subterfuge) if you do that.’ ” The April 11 visit, which coincidentally came on the same day that Derek Carr’s surprise shoulder injury was revealed, was hastily added to Shough’s itinerary. The visit was Moore’s first real exposure to Shough. He and Shough had lunch in the team cafeteria, then conducted a twohour film session in Moore’s office, where Moore evaluated a sampling of Shough’s plays from college — the good, the bad and the ugly. “When you show him a couple clips in college, and it’s like you maybe have a goofy interception, you want to hear the answers and see the response,” Moore said. “And that’s what was great about Tyler. He’s one of the most honest quarterbacks you’ll ever meet. He’s very authentic. He doesn’t hide from a thought or a concern. He’s not ashamed of making a mistake, and he’s open to all feedback. He was able to very easily admit a mistake, easily admit something that he wants to do better at. I thought it was a great process.” Shough loved Moore’s positive feedback and approach to film study. He left New Orleans thinking the Saints were a leading candidate to draft him. Meanwhile, Saints’ scouts were continuing to turn over stones in compiling their scouting report on

After Miami’s Cam Ward, who was expected to go No. 1 overall to Tennessee, Shough was the top-graded quarterback on the Saints’ draft board, ahead of Dart and Shedeur Sanders, whom many draft analysts were slotting to the Saints in their mock drafts. In the final weeks before the April 24-26 draft, the Saints held meetings, where they stacked their board for a final time and discussed strategy. Carr’s uncertain health status made quarterback a top priority. Other than Ward, no quarterback merited a top-10 draft selection, so the Saints zeroed in on Texas offensive lineman Kelvin Banks with the No. 9 overall selection. Shough would be a clear target at pick No. 40 in Round 2. Selecting a quarterback so high was not a consensus, though. While many coaches and scouts liked Shough as a prospect, some were equally high on Spencer Rattler’s potential as the full-time starter. Some even preferred Rattler over Shough. The Saints had selected the former South Carolina standout in the fifth round the previous year and had seen intriguing flashes of talent. Some thought taking Shough would be, at best, a redundancy. But Shough had fans in the building who believed he could be a franchise quarterback and ardently campaigned for his selection at No. 40. By the time the discourse and debate ended, an organizational consensus was reached: Shough was the man in Round 2. Loomis, who declined multiple interview requests for this story, did not tip his hand. An astute poker player, he kept his cards close to the vest during pre-draft talks with fellow GMs and personnel executives around the league. The silence from New Orleans spoke volumes, Shough said. “Other teams were very communicative up until the draft, and with the Saints there was this kind of radio silence, like not wanting to necessarily give anything away,” Shough said. “I think they were trying to keep it under wraps a little bit. A little bit of gamesmanship.” Added Burkhardt, who arranged for Shough to host a draft party at a Scottsdale, Arizona, rental home: “I didn’t see that as a red flag. I saw it as a green flag.”

Draft-night gamble When the draft began, the Titans selected Ward with the ﬁrst overall pick. The next quarterback was not selected until No. 25, where the Giants traded with the Houston Texans to climb from the second round to pick Dart. The Giants originally had the No. 34 overall pick but were concerned the quarterback-needy Browns, at No. 33, might also be interested in Dart, so they aggressively moved up to beat them to the punch. “(The Giants) were going to go with Tyler or Dart,” Burkhardt said. “(Then-Giants head coach) Brian Daboll had the hammer there and really liked Tyler, but

he had a slight edge to Dart, and it was understandable because Jaxson’s a good player, too.” The Saints then turned their attention to Round 2. The primary concern was the Browns and thencoach Kevin Stefanski, who had done extensive pre-draft work on Dart, Sanders and Shough and had two of the ﬁrst four picks in the round. “I know they really liked Tyler,” Burkhardt said. “Stefanski loved him.” It’s Burkhardt’s job to create interest in his client. He texted the Saints and encouraged them to trade up in Round 2 if they wanted to ensure landing Shough. Sitting still at No. 40, he cautioned, was a risk with so many other interested and aggressive suitors. “If you do like him, whether you’re lying to me or not, you better not get cute and think you can get him at the end of the second round or even the top of the third, because here’s the teams that I promise you he won’t get by,” Burkhardt said of his message to the Saints. “The Colts loved him, and so did the Rams. (Rams general manager) Les Snead is aggressive. They were right there in the mix.” The Saints have shown a willingness to trade up for coveted prospects under Loomis. They have done it multiple times and considered doing so for Shough, who at this point was their sole target. To aid their decision-making, Saints ofﬁcials relied on sophisticated mock draft simulators, which calculated hundreds of scenarios and estimated a 96% to 98% probability that Shough would be available at No. 40. Waiting, though, was a gamble. Loomis knew his rival GMs were equally adept at hiding their attentions, muddying the draft simulator data. “It was a wait (until No. 40),” Loomis said in January. “There was pressure (to trade up) because we all liked him. We had some guys in our (draft) room that were like, ah, maybe we should go up and get him. There was some discussion about whether that made sense.” The Saints’ patience — and gamble — paid off. The Browns selected linebacker Carson Schwesinger and running back Quinshon Judkins at Nos. 33 and 37, respectively, and no team moved ahead of New Orleans to snag Shough. The Saints got their man and didn’t have to waste any valuable draft capital via a trade to do it. At No. 40, Shough was the Saints’ highest-drafted quarterback since Archie Manning in 1971. New Orleans was one of Shough’s preferred destinations. He loved the team’s passionate fan base and quarterback-heavy coaching staff. He was equally excited about the opportunity to come in and compete for a starting job as a rookie. The city’s rich cultural history and worldrenowned culinary scene were lagniappe. “Once the Browns didn’t take a quarterback, I had a really good feeling I was going to come here, and we were elated,” Shough said. “It was kind of just like a culmination of that whole process. “I know whenever I first got here, there was obviously a lot of talk about my history, playing in college a lot. I’m sure some people weren’t fans of it, but I think for me it was a blessing to be here, because I knew that they believed in me and I believed in those guys.”

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VARSITY ZONE

BY LUKE JOHNSON and MATTHEW PARAS Staff writers

For the past three weeks, the Week 1 outlook for Saints running back Alvin Kamara was cloudy as he missed practice time with a knee injury. On Wednesday, just in time for the team’s first regular-season practice, Kamara was back on the field with his teammates in a limited capacity. Kamara hadn’t been seen since he left the field early with an MCL injury during a joint practice against the Dallas Cowboys on Aug. 18. While he was sidelined, the team said little about his recovery timeline. Kendre Miller also was back on the practice field after missing time last week. Miller did not have an injury designation on the practice report. The following activeroster players did not participate at Wednesday’s practice: Running back Audric Estime (thigh), tight end Oscar Delp (hamstring) and defensive end Cam Jordan (hamstring). Practice squad receivers Cedric Tillman and Trey Palmer also were not present, though their injuries do not need to be reported on the injury report. Detroit had eight players listed on its injury report, but only three were limited: defensive back Christian Izien (groin), defensive end Derrick Moore (hamstring) and defensive lineman Mekhi Wingo (groin).

Proud captain Tyler Shough’s NFL career spans only 11 games and nine starts, but he’s racked up some impressive achievements, including a runner-up finish in last year’s Offensive Rookie of the Year voting. But it was something that happened this week, before the Saints open the season against the Detroit Lions,

STAFF PHOTO By DAVID GRUNFELD

Saints running back Alvin Kamara, shown during an August training camp practice, returned to practice Wednesday after recovering from an MCL injury suffered on Aug. 18.

SAINTS NOTEBOOK that Shough described as “the biggest thing I’ve accomplished in my career.” Shough was one of just nine players to be named a captain in a vote by the team. “The NFL is such a hard business because there’s so much ﬂuidity,” Shough said. “College, you’re growing up with a lot of the same buddies, and the quarterback position, you’re named captain automatically. But for me, with this business, the guys who come in and out, you have to be really intentional about getting to know all your teammates.” Shough has drawn strong reviews from his teammates and coaches alike this offseason for the leadership role he’s taken on since the end of last season, when he was the driving force behind the Saints’ late-season surge. This preseason, it was Shough who took over the reins from former Saints linebacker Demario Davis to lead the team’s pre-game huddle on the ﬁeld. “Tyler earned being a captain on this football team for a reason; because of his presence throughout the whole offseason and the preparation he’s put into

this,” coach Kellen Moore said. “He’s done a really good job being that vocal leader when necessary.”

Jordan out Week 1 Jordan didn’t practice Wednesday with a hamstring injury, and Moore was quick to rule out the defensive end for Sunday’s season opener in Detroit. Moore said Jordan won’t play this weekend against the Lions, announcing the news days before he or the team had to officially list the pass rusher’s status. Though coaches typically conceal injury information for competitive advantages, Moore has made exceptions in obvious situations. Jordan, in this case, hasn’t practiced in more than a month since suffering a hamstring injury that was expected to cost him multiple weeks. This will be only the second time Jordan has missed a game because of an injury in his 16-year career. He has missed two previous games in total, one in 2021 because of COVID-19 and another in 2022 because of a fractured orbital bone. Moore left the door open for Jordan to return before Week 4 as the Saints avoided placing him on injured reserve to begin the season.

Manning, Sayin face off when No. 1 Ohio St. meets No. 4 UT BY JIM VERTUNO AP sportswriter

AUSTIN, Texas — Arch Manning’s 2025 Heisman Trophy campaign started and ended with a rocky seasonopening loss at Ohio State. Over in the Buckeyes’ huddle, Julian Sayin’s first career start launched a standout season that found him, not Manning, among the Heisman finalists in December. Those two face off again Saturday when No. 1 Ohio State (1-0) meets the No. 4 Longhorns (1-0) in Austin. The blockbuster rematch could very well set the narrative for both players and teams for the rest of the season. After struggling against Ohio State, Manning evolved from a shaky passer to a starring one some now project as the possible No. 1 pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. Sayin grew from game manager to team leader in taking the Buckeyes to the College Football Playoff. He also projects as a first-round pick if he enters the draft after this season. The run-up to the rematch has spent a lot of time looking back at where the two quarterbacks started and how far they’ve come come in the year since the Buckeyes roughed up the Longhorns. Manning would rather look ahead. “Not a lot of good memories from a year ago,” Manning said this week. “I’m hoping to have a good game this week. ... I feel like I’m a year better.”

Painful start Manning’s ﬁrst season as the full-time starter was far

after a 3-2 start, the Longhorns finished 12th. Manning passed for 305 yards and four touchdowns in a season-opening 59-7 win over Texas State. His only blips were a first-half interception and a trip, fall and faceplant in the pregame sprint out of the smoky stadium tunnel. The blooper video quickly made the rounds on social media. “It’s hard to see in that smoke,” Manning joked. “It was good to get my first hit before the game started, ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO get ready to roll.” Ohio State coach Ryan Quarterback Arch Manning Day can see the difference helps lead Texas against in Manning from a year ago. Ohio State on Saturday in “You watched last year as Austin, Texas. Arch played, he got better and better and better,” Day from the bust some were said. “He’s really improved calling it by midseason. He and give him a lot of credit was getting punished be- for putting the work in.” hind an offensive line that couldn’t protect him. Man- Sayin seized his moment ning took a beating from Sayin was a five-star rethe Buckeyes and it shaped cruit out of high school. But the national opinion about his name isn’t Manning, so the latest prodigy from the he wasn’t the star going Manning football family. into the Texas matchup last Eventually the spotlight season. Manning’s name moved on. Instead of torch- is still likely the first one ing Manning, it shifted mentioned this week and somewhere else as Texas his endorsement deals are started grinding out wins. likely to pop up regularly on Manning was maturing. game-day TV commercials. But Sayin carries his own The Longhorns went 7-1 to finish the season and pum- heavy load of playoff and meled Michigan in the Cit- Heisman expectations into Saturday. rus Bowl. Sayin passed for 3,610 “He went through the battles and struggles,” of last yards and 32 touchdowns season, Texas’ preseason with eight interceptions last All-America tackle Trevor season and his 77% compleGoosby said. tion rate ranked third in Manning starred in the NCAA history. He won the bowl game, passing for 221 Shaun Alexander Nationyards and running for 155 al Freshman of the Year more. His 60-yard touch- award and finished fourth down run was the highlight on the Heisman ballot. He is of the game. In a season the only player among last where Texas started No. 1 season’s top four finalists to then fell out of the rankings return this year.

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Drew Brees coached a flag football team that included his son, Baylen, and five Newman seniors on the varsity football team. On Thursday night at Newman, Brees and Baylen will return to the school as opponents, with Brees serving as the passing game coordinator and primary play-caller for undefeated Santa Fe Christian (Calif.) and Baylen as a wide receiver.

Brees-led Calif. team to take on Newman

Five Greenies seniors knew him as ‘coach Drew.’ Now they’ll try to beat him in Thursday’s high school game. BY CHRISTOPHER DABE Staff writer

Drew Brees kept a consistent message for the kids he coached on his son Baylen’s ﬂag football team. “Have fun,” Newman senior Ren Guidry remembered hearing from the Hall of Fame quarterback. “That was his main idea. Have fun and play the game with your friends. He was very team oriented.” Hendrix Hill, another Newman senior who played on that team, always saw the New Orleans legend as “a normal guy who happens to be a Hall of Famer.” To them, he’s always been Coach Drew. On Thursday, they’ll take the ﬁeld against Brees and his son. This time, they’ll be opponents when Newman plays host to undefeated Santa Fe Christian (California) in a game that brings Baylen back to the school he attended until sixth grade. Brees is the passing game coordinator for a Santa Fe Christian offense that features Cornell-committed quarterback Dax Labrum. The 6-foot-3 senior has 5,555 career passing yards with 67 touchdowns and 10 intercep-

tions. “I know he’ll have something dialed up for us,” said Hill, a defensive back and wide receiver who expects nothing but the best from Brees and his son. Hill saw it ﬁrsthand when Brees was his coach. “In four years, we lost I think three or four games,” Hill said. “We won the championship a couple times.” Brees coached the Newman seniors in ﬂag football from third through sixth grade. Back then, they practiced at the Saints’ facility, a memory Newman senior Atticus LaFleur still considers “really the coolest thing with him.” “Especially with my little brother being on the younger team that he had,” LaFleur said. “I’d go with the older brothers and we’d all mess around with the donuts and the pads they have out, and we’d build forts with them.” “Every Thursday we would have practice at the Saints’ facility, and we’d eat dinner there,” he said. “It was just those little memories.” During practices, the players saw two sides of Brees’ personality. “When we’re warming up, he’s the fun guy walking

around asking about how everyone’s day is going,” Hill said. “But when he would be getting the drills ready and everything, he’s a stickler. A drill sergeant. It’s a good way to describe him.” Thursday’s game will be a homecoming of sorts for the Brees family, which moved to California full-time after Drew retired from the Saints in 2021. Baylen is now a senior, while his younger brother Bowen is a sophomore on Santa Fe Christian’s varsity team. Their youngest brother, Callen, is on the freshman team. Five Newman seniors — Guidry, Hill, LaFleur, Emeric LaBorde and James Ryan — played on Brees’ flag football team. Thursday will bring the Brees family back to the place where some of their earliest football memories were made. It will also be a reminder of just how unique those memories were. “My dad was always like, ‘Ren, do you know how lucky you are?’” Guidry said. “I was like, ‘Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.’ Now I’m like, wow, it’s crazy that was Coach Drew.” Contact Christopher Dabe at cdabe@theadvocate.com

Destrehan’s ‘next guy up’ gets big test versus St. Aug BY SPENCER URQUHART Staff writer

Destrehan junior quarterback A’Ushai Smith is familiar with high-pressure situations on the football field after playing as a freshman in place of an injured starter. Smith won Smith two out of four freshman-year starts, keeping Destrehan in contention until starter Jackson Fields returned. After learning under Fields, now at Incarnate Word, Smith is now in command of the Wildcats offense as the full-time starting quarterback. Destrehan coach Marcus Scott compared Smith to Fields and Jai Eugene, who’s now a defensive back at Syracuse. As the Destrehan quarterback, Eugene led the Wildcats to an undefeated state championship-winning season in 2022. “A’Ushai is in the same mold as Jai Eugene and Jackson Fields in the sense of their composure and their demeanor,” Scott said. “They don’t get too high or too low. They lead by example. Those other two guys won a lot of games, and

(Smith) is the next guy up.” Smith’s leadership will be put to the test on Friday as Destrehan faces last year’s Division I select state runner-up St. Augustine. Both teams enter their Week 2 matchup with 1-0 records. Adversity struck early in last Friday’s Week 1 matchup against St. Paul’s when Smith completed a pass to junior Darryl Washington on Destrehan’s first play from scrimmage. A fumble occurred after the catch and was recovered by a St. Paul’s defender. “I was a little nervous at the beginning (against St. Paul’s),” Smith said. “I play (quarterback), so I had to let that go and focus.” Destrehan quickly got the ball back, and Smith led a scoring drive to take an early 7-0 lead. The Wildcats went on to win 35-14. The 5-foot-10, 175-pound Smith is a dual-threat quarterback who makes plays with his arm and his legs in Week 1. He completed 8 of 12 passes for 130 yards and a touchdown while picking up 42 yards rushing on seven carries. “I thought (Smith) did well (against St. Paul’s),” Scott said. “(In the second half) he was trying to make a play, but you have to not make a bad play worse in some situations. We’ll learn from that

and move on. I thought he played well overall.” Smith worked this offseason to improve his passing skills, developing connections with senior wide receivers Jaylan Ash and Jordan Zeringue. Ash is a Nicholls State commitment. “Jaylan Ash, he’s one of a kind,” Smith said. “You just throw it close to him, he’s going to catch it. I like all our receivers really. We work hard every day and stay in the ﬁlm room.” St. Aug’s defense is led by a stout defensive line featuring Southern Miss commitment Jacques Robichaux and junior Darren Coates. The St. Aug offense has a ﬁrst-year starting quarterback in junior Jaelle Noble, who guided the Purple Knights to a 46-0 Week 1 win over McDonogh 35 on Saturday. “(St. Augustine) is very good across the board,” Scott said. “We’ll have our hands full, so we have to go back to work and put forth our best effort.” Destrehan running back Malachi Dabney, a Nicholls commitment, rushed for 151 yards and two touchdowns in last week’s season opener. Wildcats senior defensive back Ryan Montague, also a Nicholls commitment, used to attend St. Augustine.

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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL National League glance

American League glance East Division Tampa Bay New York Boston Toronto Baltimore

W 87 83 80 73 71

L 58 62 67 74 76

Pct GB .600 — .572 4 .544 8 .497 15 .483 17

Chicago Cleveland Minnesota Detroit Kansas City

W 75 74 69 67 64

L 69 73 77 79 82

Pct GB .521 — .503 2½ .473 7 .459 9 .438 12

Houston Texas Seattle Athletics Los Angeles

W 74 72 68 59 56

L 72 74 78 88 90

Pct GB .507 — .493 2 .466 6 .401 15½ .384 18

Central Division

West Division

Tuesday’s games

Minnesota 3, Detroit 2 Cleveland 9, Baltimore 5 Houston 6, Philadelphia 5 L.A. Angels 6, Boston 1 N.Y. Yankees 5, Colorado 3 Tampa Bay 7, Atlanta 1 Pittsburgh 9, Chicago White Sox 3 Arizona 5, Kansas City 3, 11 innings Toronto 4, Athletics 2 Texas 10, Seattle 5

ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO By STEPHEN BRASHEAR

Not so Super start

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is sacked by New England Patriots linebacker Dre’mont Jones during the first quarter on Wednesday in Seattle. Darnold, who led the Seahawks past the Patriots in Super Bowl 60 in February, limped off the field with an apparent hip injury and went to the locker room in the NFL’s season opener. The game ended after press time.

SCOREBOARD Hole-in-one

Pro football

Mike Parker

NFL glance

Course: Baton Rouge Country Club Hole, yardage: No. 3, 90 yards Club selection: gap wedge Witnesses: Billy Edrington III, Pete Adams, Rob Stuart Jr.

Wednesday’s game

Odds

Sunday’s games

NFL Thursday

FAVORITE at LA RAMS

Sunday

OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOG 3½ 3½ (48½) San Francisco

FAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOG at TENNESSEE 2½ 1½ (38½) NY Jets at DETROIT 7 7 (49½) New Orleans at J’VILLE 7½ 8½ (40½) Cleveland Chicago 2½ 3½ (47½) at CAROLINA at CINCINNATI 3½ 3½ (50½) Tampa Bay at PITTSBURGH 3 3½ (42) Atlanta Buffalo 1½ 1½ (44½) at HOUSTON Baltimore 3½ 3½ (47½) at INDIANA. at MINNESOTA 1½ 1½ (46½) Green Bay at PHILA. 4½ 4½ (44½) Washington at LAS VEGAS 3½ 3 (40½) Miami at CHARGERS 10½ 9½ (47½) Arizona Dallas 2½ 3 (47½) at NY GIANTS

Monday

FAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U at KAN. CITY 2½ 2½ (43½)

College football Thursday

UNDERDOG Denver

FAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U at MIAMI (Fla.) 49½ 57½ (62½)

UNDERDOG Florida A&M

FAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U at NC ST. 30½ 30½ (48½) at VIRGINIA 43½ 44½ (54½) at LOUISVILLE 37½ 36½ (56½) at B. COLLEGE 6½ 3½ (54½) Missouri 7 5½ (50½)

UNDERDOG Richmond Norfolk St. Villanova Rutgers at KANSAS

Friday

Saturday

FAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOG at KENT ST. 14½ 11½ (47½) Wofford at TEXAS A&M 14½ 14½ (50½) Arizona St. at INDIANA 55½ 56½ (64½) Howard at KANSAS ST. 18½ 18½ (48½) Wash.St. Oklahoma 2½ 5½ (43½) at MICHIGAN at E. CARO. 8½ 7½ (56½) App. St. Oregon 19½ 22½ (57½) at OKLA. ST. Wake Forest 3½ 3 (49½) at PURDUE at ARMY 1½ 3½ (46½) South Florida at VA. TECH 14 18½ (50½) Old Dominion Penn St. 23½ 23½ (50½) at TEMPLE at N. CARO. 35½ 35½ (54½) East Tenn. St. at GEORGIA 35½ 40½ (55½) W. Kentucky at C. MICH. 26½ 23½ (49½) Colgate at W. VIRGINIA 34½ 40½ (55½) UT Martin at MIAMI (OH) 33½ 31½ (49½) Holy Cross at BALL ST. 18½ 14½ (57½) Stony Brook at AKRON 28½ 27½ (42½) Robert Morris at UAB 9½ 10½ (55½) UL Monroe at J. MADISON 45½ 45½ (55½) Wagner at WASHINGTON 24½ 26½ (55½) Utah St. at TEXAS ST. 1½ 1½ (66½) UTSA at COLORADO 36½ 34½ (53½) Weber St. Alabama 10½ 10½ (49½) at KENTUCKY at NOTRE DAME 44½ 44½ (55½) Rice at MICH. ST. 16½ 17½ (49½) E. Michigan Maryland 10½ 13½ (52½) at UCONN Mississippi St. 2½ 1½ (55½) at MINNESOTA at BYU 6½ 7½ (47½) Arizona at PITTSBURGH 8½ 7 (56½) UCF at UMASS 24½ 23½ (53½) Sacred Heart at TOLEDO 35½ 34½ (55½) Cent. Conn. St. at ILLINOIS 8½ 6 (51½) Duke at SYRACUSE 2½ 3½ (56½) Cal UNLV 6½ 3½ (57½) at N. TEXAS at TROY 24½ 22½ (52½) Alabama St. at NEW MEX. 41½ 41½ (51½) Mercyhurst at SMU 24½ 25½ (59½) UC Davis at WYOMING 23½ 22½ (48½) N. Colorado at VANDERBILT 23½ 20½ (54½) Delaware at FLORIDA 49½ 49½ (67½) Campbell at BOISE ST. 6½ 8½ (55½) Memphis at OHIO 1½ 2½ (50½) J’ville St. at LIBERTY 27½ 25½ (54½) Gard.-Webb at FIU 7½ 10½ (47½) Buffalo at W. MICH. 28½ 25½ (52½) Monmouth Illinois St. 3½ 4½ (48½) at N. ILLINOIS at S. CAROLINA 42½ 43½ (55½) Towson at NEBRASKA 25½ 29½ (51½) Bowling Green Tulsa 12½ 13½ (51½) at SAM HOU. at MISSOURI ST. 21½ 19½ (53½) Lindenwood at CINCINNATI 36½ 36½ (60½) W. Carolina at HOUSTON 50½ 51½ (61½) Southern at TULANE 10 9½ (49½) S. Alabama at COLO.ST. 20½ 20½ (57½) So. Utah Tennessee 8½ 12½ (55½) at GA. TECH at MARSHALL 17½ 13½ (57½) M. Tennessee at KENN. ST. 9½ 9½ (54½) Georgia St. at UCLA 8½ 12½ (55½) San Diego St. at WISCONSIN 36½ 38½ (48½) W. Illinois at C. CAROLINA 31½ 31½ (52½) Fordham Texas Tech 29½ 26½ (54½) at OREGON ST. at TEXAS 1½ 1½ (49½) Ohio St. at LSU 31½ 35½ (56½) La. Tech Navy 6½ 4½ (58½) at FAU at IOWA 11½ 14 (40½) Iowa St. at CLEMSON 26½ 20½ (55½) Ga. Southern at AUBURN 29½ 32½ (56½) Southern Miss at OLE MISS 46½ 47½ (61½) Charlotte at BAYLOR 38½ 38½ (56½) Prairie View at TCU 44½ 43½ (54½) Grambling at SAN JOSE ST. 21½ 20½ (57½) Cal Poly at UTEP 27½ 25½ (52½) Texas Southern North Dak. St. 6½ 2½ (47½) at AIR FORCE at UTAH 10 12½ (55½) Arkansas 3½ 3½ (49½) at NEVADA Montana St. at FRESNO ST. 18½ 18½ (45½) Sacra. St. at USC 28½ 30½ (59½) UL

Major League Baseball American League

FAVORITE at SEATTLE

Interleague

LINE -133

LINE FAVORITE Tampa Bay -118 at PHILADELPHIA -177 at N.Y YANKEES -370 Pittsburgh OFF

UNDERDOG Texas

LINE +108

UNDERDOG at ATLANTA Houston Colorado at WHITE SOX

LINE -105 +143 +282 OFF

14. Collin Morikawa 2,542 14. Tom Kim 1,378 14. Si Woo Kim 2,729 14. Xander Schauffele 2,025 18. Akshay Bhatia 1,842 18. Sam Burns 2,453 18. Justin Rose 1,405 21. Hideki Matsuyama 1,637 21. Matt Fitzpatrick 3,463 21. Patrick Cantlay 1,529 21. Wyndham Clark 3,292 25. Kristoffer Reitan 1,523 26. Ryan Fox 1,368 27. Alex Smalley 1,443 28. Robert MacIntyre 1,428 29. Gary Woodland 1,556 30. J.J. Spaun 1,464 31. Kurt Kitayama 1,303 32. J.T. Poston 1,287 33. Rickie Fowler 1,281 34. Bud Cauley 1,276 35. Nicolai Højgaard 1,228 36. Alex Noren 1,220 37. Sungjae Im 1,217 38. Jake Knapp 1,216 39. Aaron Rai 1,214 40. Sepp Straka 1,150 41. Ben Grifﬁn 1,142 42. Maverick McNealy 1,100 43. Justin Thomas 1,096 44. Michael Thorbjornsen 1,074 45. Nicolas Echavarria 1,054 46. Michael Brennan 1,040 47. Ryo Hisatsune 1,021 48. Sahith Theegala 918 49. Eric Cole 912 50. Matthew McCarty 874

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Thursday’s game

San Francisco vs L.A. Rams at Melbourne, 7:35 p.m. Atlanta at Pittsburgh, noon Baltimore at Indianapolis, noon Buffalo at Houston, noon Chicago at Carolina, noon Cleveland at Jacksonville, noon N.Y. Jets at Tennessee, noon New Orleans at Detroit, noon Tampa Bay at Cincinnati, noon Arizona at L.A. Chargers, 3:25 p.m. Green Bay at Minnesota, 3:25 p.m. Miami at Las Vegas, 3:25 p.m. Washington at Philadelphia, 3:25 p.m. Dallas at N.Y. Giants, 7:20 p.m. Monday’s Games Denver at Kansas City, 7:15 p.m.

College football Thursday’s game SOUTH Florida A&M (1-1) at Miami (1-0), 7 p.m.

Friday’s games

EAST Rutgers (0-1) at Boston College (0-1), 6:30 p.m. SOUTH Richmond (2-0) at NC State (0-1), 6 p.m. Norfolk St. (1-1) at Virginia (1-0), 6 p.m. Villanova (1-1) at Louisville (0-1), 6 p.m. MIDWEST Missouri (1-0) at Kansas (1-0), 7 p.m. Saturday’s games UL-Monroe (0-1) at UAB (0-1), 2:30 p.m. Tarleton St. (2-0) at McNeese St. (1-1), 6 p.m. South Alabama (1-0) at Tulane (0-1), 6 p.m. UTRGV (1-1) at Nicholls (1-1), 6 p.m. N. Alabama (1-1) at Southeastern (0-2), 6 p.m. Northwestern St. (0-2) at East Texas A&M (0-2), 6 p.m. Southern (1-1) at Houston (1-0), 6 p.m. Louisiana Tech (1-0) at LSU (1-0), 6:30 p.m. Grambling (2-0) at TCU (0-1), 7 p.m. UL (1-0) at Southern California (2-0), 10 p.m.

Basketball FIBA Women’s World Cup Tuesday’s scores

Hungary 84, Japan 63 Germany 94, Korea 56

Wednesday’s scores China 75, Puerto Rico 72 Australia 82, Italy 80

Thursday’s games

United States vs. Hungary, 4:30 a.m. China vs. France, 7:30 a.m. Belgium vs. Germany, 10:45 a.m. Australia vs. Spain, 1:45 p.m.

WNBA glance

EASTERN CONFERENCE W 26 26 24 24 15 11 10

L 14 14 16 16 25 29 30

Pct .650 .650 .600 .600 .375 .275 .250

GB — — 2 2 11 15 16

W x-Minnesota 31 x-Golden State 29 x-Las Vegas 27 x-Dallas 24 Portland 16 Los Angeles 15 Phoenix 14 Seattle 8 x-clinched playoff spot

L 9 11 13 16 24 25 26 32

Pct .775 .725 .675 .600 .400 .375 .350 .200

GB — 2 4 7 15 16 17 23

x-Atlanta x-Indiana x-New York x-Washington Chicago Toronto Connecticut

WESTERN CONFERENCE

This week’s schedule

Tennis U.S. Open

At The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center; New York Purse: $5,438,400 Surface: Hardcourt outdoor

Women’s singles

Quarterﬁnals Elena Rybakina (2), Kazakhstan, def. Zheng Qinwen, China, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4. Coco Gauff (4), United States, def. Mirra Andreeva (5), Russia, 2-6, 7-6 (7), 6-2. Late Tuesday Quarterﬁnals Aryna Sabalenka (1), Belarus, def. Linda Noskova (6), Czechia, 7-6 (1), 3-6, 7-6 (7). Jessica Pegula (3), United States, def. Emma Navarro (26), United States, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3.

Men’s singles

Late Tuesday Quarterﬁnals Frances Tiafoe (11), United States, def. Alex Michelsen, United States, 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (6). Ben Shelton (8), United States, def. Carlos Alcaraz (2), Spain, 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (7).

Golf PGA Tour FedEx Cup leaders 1. Scottie Schefﬂer 2. Viktor Hovland 3. Ryan Gerard 4. Rory McIlroy 4. Jacob Bridgeman 4. Min Woo Lee 4. Ludvig Åberg 4. Alex Fitzpatrick 4. Chris Gotterup 4. Russell Henley 11. Tommy Fleetwood 11. Cameron Young 11. Adam Scott

Points 4,986 1,425 1,608 2,095 1,961 1,496 2,198 1,434 2,588 1,853 2,263 3,206 1,383

Money $30,937,525 $11,495,826 $10,004,898 $11,573,749 $9,985,508 $7,470,395 $8,854,414 $6,377,756 $10,446,028 $8,153,228 $7,714,605 $15,068,482 $5,121,268

BASEBALL

Major League Baseball American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Recalled 2B Jeremiah Jackson from Norfolk (IL). Placed 3B Blaze Alexander on the 10-day IL. CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Recalled LHP Chris Murphy from Charlotte (IL). Placed RHP Tyler Davis on the bereavement list. KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Sent RHP James McArthur on a rehab assignment to Northwest Arkansas (TL). NEW YORK YANKEES — Sent RHP Clarke Schmidt on a rehab assignment to Somerset (EL). TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Sent RF Anthony Santander on a rehab assignment to Buffalo (IL). National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Reinstated RHP Zac Gallen from the 60-day IL and RHP Michael Soroka from the 15-day IL. Optioned RHP Kade Strowd and LHP Blake Walston to Reno (PCL). ATLANTA BRAVES — Reinstated RHP Reynaldo López from the 15-day IL. Selected the contract of LHP Bailey Falter from Gwinnett (IL). Designated RHP Elieser Hernández for assignment. Placed RHP Bryce Elder on the 15-day IL, retroactive to Sept. 6. COLORADO ROCKIES — Sent LHPs Jose Quintana and Kyle Freeland on rehab assignments to Hartford (EL). LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Sent RHP Gavin Stone on a rehab assignment to Oklahoma City (PCL). MIAMI MARLINS — Reinstated RHP Pete Fairbanks from the 15-day IL. Optioned RHP Bradley Blalock to Jacksonville (IL). MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Sent LHP Rob Zastryzny on a rehab assignment to Nashville (IL). WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Recalled RHP Eddy Yean from Rochester (IL). Optioned RHP Zak Kent to Rochester. Sent RHP Josiah Gray on a rehab assignment to Rochester. NFL ATLANTA FALCONS — Signed DT Zacch Pickens to the practice squad. CAROLINA PANTHERS — Signed OLB Jeremiah Moon to the practice squad. Released OLB Cam Gill from the practice squad. CHICAGO BEARS — Signed DB Keidron Smith to the practice squad. Released DB Beanie Bishop from the suspended list with an injury settlement. DALLAS COWBOYS — Placed G Tyler Smith on reserve/injured-designated for return. Signed G Nick Leverett from the practice squad to the active roster. Signed G Laken Tomlinson to the practice squad. GREEN BAY PACKERS — Signed RB Damon Bankston and S Kahlef Hailassie to the practice squad. Released S Murvin Kenion III from the practice squad. MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Signed OLB Jihad Ward to the practice squad. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Elevated RB Lan Larison and P Mitch Wishnowsky from the practice squad to the active roster. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — Signed S AJ Finley from the practice squad to the active roster. Elevated S Rodney Thomas II and RB Velus Jones Jr. from the practice squad. WASHINGTON COMMANDERS — Waived LB Curtis Jacobs, WR Jacoby Jones and TE Quentin Moore from injured reserve with injury settlements.

HOCKEY

W 85 82 72 67 67

L 61 64 74 78 81

Pct GB .582 — .562 3 .493 13 .462 17½ .453 19

Milwaukee Chicago Pittsburgh St. Louis Cincinnati

W 90 81 72 72 69

L 56 65 73 75 76

Pct GB .616 — .555 9 .497 17½ .490 18½ .476 20½

Los Angeles Arizona San Diego San Francisco Colorado

W 88 78 78 62 55

L 57 68 68 85 90

Pct GB .607 — .534 10½ .534 10½ .422 27 .379 33

Central Division

West Division

Tuesday’s games

Wednesday’s games

N.Y. Mets 7, Miami 5 Houston 6, Philadelphia 5 N.Y. Yankees 5, Colorado 3 Tampa Bay 7, Atlanta 1 Pittsburgh 9, Chicago White Sox 3 Milwaukee 4, Chicago Cubs 3, 10 innings Arizona 5, Kansas City 3, 11 innings San Diego 5, Washington 4 San Francisco 2, St. Louis 1 L.A. Dodgers 3, Cincinnati 2

Thursday’s games

San Francisco 7, St. Louis 6 San Diego 9, Washington 2 N.Y. Yankees 6, Colorado 1 Philadelphia 11, Houston 7 Tampa Bay 7, Atlanta 2 N.Y. Mets at Miami, n Arizona at Kansas City, n Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee, n Pittsburgh at Chicago White Sox, n Cincinnati at L.A. Dodgers, n

Detroit 7, Minnesota 2 Athletics 2, Toronto 0 Seattle 3, Texas 2 Baltimore 9, Cleveland 5 L.A. Angels 6, Boston 4 N.Y. Yankees 6, Colorado 1 Philadelphia 11, Houston 7 Tampa Bay 7, Atlanta 2 Arizona at Kansas City, n Pittsburgh at Chicago White Sox, n Tampa Bay (Martinez 14-4) at Atlanta (Pérez 8-9), 11:15 a.m. Houston (Javier 2-5) at Philadelphia (Wheeler 12-5), 12:05 p.m. Texas (deGrom 10-9) at Seattle (Gilbert 11-9), 3:10 p.m. Colorado (Feltner 5-9) at N.Y. Yankees (Fried 4-4), 6:05 p.m. Pittsburgh (Jones 3-6) at Chicago White Sox (TBD), 6:40 p.m.

Wild-card glance $9,994,628 $5,352,960 $10,271,694 $7,988,975 $8,401,049 $9,356,540 $5,620,356 $6,088,207 $14,679,817 $6,492,346 $14,644,936 $6,828,739 $5,913,659 $5,800,908 $5,385,888 $5,626,379 $5,099,908 $5,224,658 $5,973,029 $4,976,736 $4,573,948 $4,914,868 $4,275,215 $3,730,077 $3,974,296 $5,406,602 $4,432,187 $4,183,407 $3,973,877 $3,966,774 $3,856,041 $3,834,179 $3,358,668 $3,761,921 $3,274,448 $3,022,154 $3,168,681

FOOTBALL

No games scheduled.

Atlanta Philadelphia Miami New York Washington

Wednesday’s games

Thursday’s games

Tampa Bay (Martinez 14-4) at Atlanta (Pérez 8-9), 11:15 a.m. Houston (Javier 2-5) at Philadelphia (Wheeler 12-5), 12:05 p.m. Colorado (Feltner 5-9) at N.Y. Yankees (Fried 4-4), 6:05 p.m. Pittsburgh (Jones 3-6) at Chicago White Sox (TBD), 6:40 p.m.

WILD-CARD GLANCE

Transactions

State schedule

East Division

National Hockey League ANAHEIM DUCKS — Placed LW Chris Kreider on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract. CAROLINA HURRICANES — Signed G Cayden Primeau to a two-year contract. Signed C Justin Robidas and C Skyler Brind’Amour to one-year contracts. EDMONTON OILERS — Signed LW Alex Formenton to a one-year contract.

American League New York Boston Cleveland Toronto Texas Baltimore

W 83 80 74 73 72 71

National League L 62 67 73 74 74 76

Pct WCGB .572 +10 .544 +6 .503 — .497 1 .493 1½ .483 3

Philadelphia Chicago Arizona San Diego

W 82 81 78 78

L 64 65 68 68

Pct WCGB .562 +4 .555 +3 .534 — .534 —

BOX SCORES Seattle 3, Texas 2

San Diego 9, Washington 2

Texas

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Washington San Diego ab r h bi ab r h bi Wood dh 3 0 1 0 Tatis 2b 5 1 31 Crews rf 3 0 1 1 Bogaerts ss 4 1 10 Chaparro 1b 4 0 0 0 Machado 3b 4 1 0 0 Abrams ss 4 0 0 0 France 1b 5 2 31 Morales 1b 3 0 0 0 Merrill cf 5 2 46 Tena 2b 1 0 0 0 Campusano c 4 0 1 0 Lile lf 4 0 0 0 Hays dh 2 1 20 Ruiz c 4 1 1 1 Salas ph-dh 2 0 00 Nuñez ss 1 1 0 0 Taylor lf 4 1 20 House ph-3b1 0 0 0 Bowen rf 3 0 00 Young cf 3 0 1 0 Totals 31 2 4 2 Totals 38 916 8 Washington 002 000 000 — 2 San Diego 003 220 11x — 9 E — Kent (1). DP — Washington 1, San Diego 0. LOB — Washington 5, San Diego 9. 2B — France (20), Taylor (2). 3B — Merrill (4). HR — Ruiz (10), Merrill 2 (24). SB — Nuñez (46). S — Bowen (1). IP H R ER BB SO Washington Kent L,1-4 3 8 5 5 1 2 Lord 2 4 2 2 0 0 Perales 2 1 1 1 2 4 Yean 1 3 1 1 0 1 San Diego 1 Buehler 2 ⁄3 3 2 2 2 4 Hart W,1-3 21⁄3 0 0 0 0 1 1 ⁄3 0 0 0 1 0 Morgan H,2 Matsui 1 0 0 0 0 0 Peralta 2 1 0 0 0 2 Canning 1 0 0 0 0 1 Kent pitched to 2 batters in the 4th. Ejected — Butera. Umpires — Home, Mike Muchlinski; First, Emil Jimenez; Second, Gabe Morales; Third, Doug Eddings. T — 2:53. A — 33,276 (40,222).

San Francisco 7, St. Louis 6

Detroit 7, Minnesota 2

Seattle

St. Louis

San Francisco ab r h bi ab r h bi Torres lf 3 1 1 0 Gilbert cf 2 1 10 Urías ph-2b 1 0 0 0 B.Harris ph-3b 1 1 0 0 Walker ph 1 0 0 0 Hill dh 3 1 00 Herrera dh 4 1 1 0 Eldridge 1b 4 1 23 Burleson 1b 2 1 0 0 Cox 2b-cf 4 1 11 Bernal c 4 1 1 3 Lee rf 4 1 22 Báez rf 4 1 1 0 Whitcomb 2b 4 0 1 1 Gorman 3b 4 0 2 1 Cavanaugh c 4 1 1 0 Scott pr-lf 0 0 0 0 McCray lf 3 0 00 Saggese ss 3 1 0 0 Koss ss 3 0 20 Church cf 3 0 1 0 Fermín 2b-lf 3 0 1 1 Totals 32 6 8 5 Totals 32 710 7 St. Louis 013 011 000 — 6 San Francisco 100 000 06x — 7 E — Tidwell (1), Cox (1), Cavanaugh (4). DP — St. Louis 1, San Francisco 2. LOB — St. Louis 5, San Francisco 3. 2B — Báez (5), Gilbert (14), Lee (29), Whitcomb (3). HR — Bernal (2). SB — Cox (9), Koss (3). SF — Fermín (5). IP H R ER BB SO St. Louis Pallante 5 5 1 1 0 4 Bruihl 1 0 0 0 0 3 Gastelum 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 Winquest ⁄3 2 4 4 1 1 1 Soriano L,6-5 BS,3-11 ⁄3 3 2 2 0 0 San Francisco Tidwell 4 5 5 4 2 2 Abner 2 1 1 0 1 1 Wilkinson W,1-3 2 1 0 0 0 2 T.Harris S,1-1 1 1 0 0 0 0 Pallante pitched to 1 batter in the 6th, Tidwell pitched to 3 batters in the 5th. HBP — Tidwell 2 (Church,Herrera), Winquest (B.Harris). Pitch timer violations — Lee (batter). Umpires — Home, John Libka; First, D.J. Reyburn; Second, James Hoye; Third, Sean Barber. T — 2:35. A — 27,487 (41,915).

Minnesota

Detroit ab r h bi ab r h bi Keaschall rf 3 0 0 0 McGonigle 3b 4 1 1 0 B.Lee 3b 4 0 0 0 H.Lee 2b 2 2 00 Clemens 2b 4 1 1 1 Keith 1b 3 1 12 Bell dh 4 1 2 1 Torkelson 1b 1 1 1 0 Culpepper ss4 0 0 0 Greene dh 2 0 01 Larnach lf 3 0 1 0 Dingler c 3 0 12 Lewis 1b 3 0 0 0 Callahan lf 4 0 11 Caratini c 3 0 1 0 Clark cf 3 1 10 Jenkins cf 2 0 0 0 Malgeri rf 4 0 00 Peck ss 3 1 11 Totals 30 2 5 2 Totals 29 7 7 7 Minnesota 000 200 000 — 2 Detroit 203 000 11x — 7 DP — Minnesota 0, Detroit 1. LOB — Minnesota 4, Detroit 7. 2B — McGonigle (26), Callahan (2). HR — Clemens (26), Bell (19), Keith (10). SB — Clark (3), Peck (2). SF — Dingler (5). IP H R ER BB SO Minnesota Matthews L,9-10 21⁄3 2 5 5 4 2 Adams 22⁄3 1 0 0 2 3 Rogers 1 1 0 0 0 1 2 Funderburk ⁄3 1 1 1 1 2 1 Nance 1 ⁄3 2 1 1 1 2 Detroit Montero 4 2 2 2 2 2 Holton W,2-5 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 Kinley H,14 ⁄3 2 0 0 0 1 Sommers H,13 11⁄3 0 0 0 0 3 Finnegan 1 1 0 0 0 0 HBP — Montero (Keaschall). ABS Challenge — Matthews (BallConﬁrmed); Montero (Ball-Overturned to Strike); Matthews (Ball-Overturned to Strike); Malgeri (Strike-Conﬁrmed); Callahan (Strike-Overturned to Ball). Umpires — Home, Tyler Jones; First, Hunter Wendelstedt; Second, Edwin Moscoso; Third, Vic Carapazza. T — 2:51. A — 18,788 (41,083).

THIS DATE IN BASEBALL Sept. 10 1919 — Cleveland’s Ray Caldwell pitched a no-hitter against the New York Yankees, a 3-0 victory by the Indians in the opening game of a doubleheader. 1950 — Joe DiMaggio became the first player to hit three home runs in one game at Griffith Stadium, and the New York Yankees beat the Washington Senators 8-1. 1967 — Joe Horlen of the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers with a 6-0 nohitter in the first game of a doubleheader. 1969 — The New York Mets swept Montreal in a doubleheader at Shea Stadium, 3-2 in 12 innings and 7-1. The victories moved the Mets into first place in the NL East for their first time on top. 1974 — Lou Brock tied Maury Wills’ singleseason stolen base record in the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies. He broke the record with steal No. 105 in the seventh inning. 1977 — Roy Howell hit two home runs, two doubles and a single and drove in nine runs, powering Toronto past the New York Yankees 19-3. 1980 — Bill Gullickson struck out 18 — the most by a rookie — to lead the Montreal

Expos past the Chicago Cubs 4-2. 1997 — Mark McGwire joined Babe Ruth as the only players in major league history with consecutive 50-homer seasons by hitting a 446-foot shot off Shawn Estes in the third inning of St. Louis’ game against at San Francisco. McGwire, who hit a major league-leading 52 homers for Oakland last season, became the ﬁrst player with backto-back 50-homer seasons since Ruth did it in 1927 and 1928. 2000 — Arizona’s Randy Johnson became the 12th player to reach 3,000 strikeouts, fanning a season-high 14 in seven innings in the Diamondbacks’ 4-3 loss to Florida in 12 innings. 2003 — St. Louis’ Tony La Russa became the eighth manager in major league history to reach 2,000 wins when the Cardinals beat Colorado 10-2. La Russa is 2,000-1,782 in 25 seasons with the Chicago White Sox, Oakland and St. Louis. 2007 — Kurt Suzuki and Dan Johnson hit grand slams to power Oakland past Seattle 9-3. 2013 — Mark Trumbo matched a team record with four extra-base hits, including back-to-back home runs with Josh Hamilton, and Los Angeles beat Toronto 12-6.

Halibut, Halloumi skewers a main event lunch

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BY MARIA KOUTSOGIANNIS

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The chapter on main dishes in my cookbook, “Greek Out,” starts with an explanation of what “main dish” means to me. Most people, understandably, immediately think of dinner. Because in many places that’s the biggest meal of the day, and it’s usually meat plus starch plus vegetable. But the way I grew up thinking about meals, a main dish is more of a feeling than a set formula, and it’s deﬁnitely not jjust about b dinner. First of all, when I was growing up, the biggest meal of the day was usually lunch. For this main dish, the idea is simple: Rub the halibut with sumac and cinnamon and a little drizzle of olive oil, grill until caramelized and charred, then hit it with some honey. Chewy, creamy, cheesy, sweet, salty — they’re all in attendance in one fun handheld barbecue dish. Halloumi isn’t as Greek as graviera as far as ﬁrm, salty cheeses go, but it holds its shape so nicely and goes toe to toe with the tender, juicy halibut.

A lamb and beef gyro is a hearty option for when the temperatures haven’t dropped yet.

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Halibut and Halloumi Skewers with Dates and Figs

Serves 4 as a main or 10 as an appetizer. Recipe is by Maria Koutsogiannis. 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest (from 1 to 2 lemons) 1½ teaspoons ground sumac 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 pound skinless wild halibut, cut into 1-inch cubes 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 cups of 1-inch chunks sourdough bread 10 fresh figs, halved 9 ounces Halloumi, cut into 1-inch cubes 10 Medjool dates, pitted Hot honey or regular honey, for serving Fresh mint leaves, for serving Store-bought toum (garlic spread), for serving (optional) 1. PREP THE HALIBUT: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes. 2. In a small bowl, stir together the lemon zest, sumac, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper and cinnamon. Use paper towels to pat the halibut cubes dry, then transfer to a medium bowl. Sprinkle with the seasoning mixture and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and gently toss to coat the fish. 3. ASSEMBLE THE SKEWERS: In a second medium bowl, combine the bread, figs and Halloumi with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and toss to coat. 4. Thread each skewer with a piece of bread, Halloumi, halibut and fig, plus a date. Repeat until you’ve run out of ingredients and have made 10 skewers. 5. GRILL: Heat the grill to medium heat — about 400 F — and brush or spray with olive oil. 6. Add the skewers and grill until char marks form on the first side, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and repeat on the remaining three sides, until the halibut is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, 8 to 12 minutes total. 7. SERVE: Transfer the skewers to a plate or platter, hit ’em with a drizzle of honey and lemon and a sprinkle of mint, then serve with toum, if desired.

PHOTO By MONICA BELTON

AUTUMN WONDERS Fall in New Orleans is when the city comes alive Kevin Belton

here’s a particular magic that settles over New Orleans when September arrives, even if the thermometer hasn’t quite gotten the memo. Fall in the Crescent City isn’t marked by changing leaves or crisp autumn air, at least not right away. But there’s a palpable shift in energy that pulses through every neighborhood, from the Garden District to the 9th Ward. As school bells start ringing again, one

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Gyro

Serves 6-8. 1 pound ground lamb 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 1 onion, chopped 5 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon dried oregano

2 teaspoon ground cumin 2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 8 pieces pita bread, warmed 1 cup tzatziki sauce

1. Bake gyro meat in the morning or day before, if possible. Add onion and garlic to a food processor and ﬁnely chop. 2. Add to a bowl along with the ground meat, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs, oregano, cumin and cayenne pepper. Mix and mash the meat together well, so it holds together densely. 3. Press meat mixture into a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Bake at 325 F for about 50-60 minutes, or until the center registers 165 F on a thermometer. 4. Set aside to rest for 20 minutes, and then, ideally, if time permits, refrigerate for a few

3 Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced 1 red onion, thinly sliced 1 romaine heart, finely chopped ½ cup feta cheese crumbles Hot sauce, optional

hours or overnight. Refrigeration will make the meat much easier to slice. 5. Remove meat from pan and cut into thin strips, about 1 ⁄8 inch thick. 6. Heat a griddle, cast iron or skillet over medium high heat. Add some of the meat drippings or a little oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan. Once hot, lay the meat slices ﬂat in the hot pan and cook for just 1-2 minutes on each side, until browned and crisp. 7. Serve gyro meat in a warm pita, topped with tomato, onion, lettuce, tzatziki and feta.

A no-fuss version creamy comfort food Chicken a la king Fettuccine

BY LINDA GASSENHEIMER Tribune News Service (TNS)

Chicken a la king is the ultimate comfort food, with tender cooked chicken simmered in a creamy mushroom sauce accented by sweet bell peppers, peas and pimentos. I decided to make a simpliﬁed version that captures all the classic ﬂavors without the extra fuss. A light, creamy sauce coats the chicken and fettuccine, transforming this timeless favorite into a satisfying dinner that’s easy enough for any busy weeknight. HELPFUL HINTS: n Any type of long pasta can be used. n Any type of sliced mushroom can be used.

Yields 2 servings. Recipe is by Linda Gassenheimer. 4 ounces fettuccini 2 cups sliced portobello mushrooms 2 teaspoons olive oil ¾ pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into ¼-½-inch strips 1 cup sliced onion 2 crushed garlic cloves 1 cup no-salt-added chicken broth 2 teaspoons cornstarch ¼ cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 cup canned drained sliced pimentos 1 cup frozen peas Salt and freshly ground black pepper

TNS PHOTO By LINDA GASSENHEIMER

Chicken a la king Fettuccine

1. Fill a large pot ¾ full of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the fettuccini. Boil 8 minutes, drain and set aside.

2. Place a large skillet over mediumhigh heat. Add the mushrooms and saute 2 minutes until they start to give off liquid. Add the oil, chicken, onion and garlic to the skillet. Saute 2 minutes. 3. Spoon 2 tablespoons broth into a small bowl and stir in the cornstarch. Add the remaining broth, cream and mustard to the skillet. Bring to a low simmer, stir in cornstarch mixture for 2 minutes. Add the pimentos and peas. Cook another minute. Mix in fettuccini. Add salt and pepper to taste. 4. Divide between two dinner plates. NUTRITION INFO PER SERVING: 670 calories (29 percent from fat), 21.6 g fat (8.8 g saturated, 6.4 g monounsaturated), 160 mg cholesterol, 53.9 g protein, 65.1 g carbohydrates, 8.0 g ﬁber, 214 mg sodium.

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A lovely dinner, aside from openly hostile hosts this at future events hosted by Dear Miss Manners: I attended a this couple, or others like them? dinner party hosted by a couple Gentle reader: This sounds who are new friends to me. like the opposite of a The evening was lovely, lovely evening to Miss save for one glaring issue: Manners, who would only The hosts were constantly be thinking about how to sniping and digging at handle one future event each other. with this couple — the Occasionally, this apJudith inevitable reciprocal invipeared to be in jest (alMartin tation to them, after which though not actually very MISS funny). Other times, they she could be done. MANNERS just seemed to really want But whatever the setto put one another down. ting, the goal will, unforThis made for an awkward tunately, be the same: to keep table. The other guests and I tried the misbehaving couple from changing the subject or inserting interacting — whether by arranglevity, but it didn’t seem to take ing for a crowded room full of off the edge. I grew increasingly people, planning a joint trip to a uncomfortable. theatrical performance, or having Any advice on how to handle separate conversations at the din-

ner table. Dear Miss Manners: I was taught from a young age not to assume someone else would take care of my portion of the bill — that I should be prepared to at least offer to take care of my portion, and to actually have the money to do so. On the ﬂip side, I was also taught to be prepared to cover the entire bill if I extended the invitation to go out to a meal, because it’s “my treat.” In no way is this meant to be disrespectful to the host. It’s just how I was raised, to not expect others to pay for me. I was under the impression that assuming the host will cover me is disrespectful.

If I am ever in the situation where I am invited out, how can I discuss this properly with the host without fear of offending them? I have always assumed that if I cannot afford to pay my share, that I should decline the invite, so that’s what I usually do. Have I been missing out by doing this? Gentle reader: The rule is that the host provides, unless people have just agreed to meet for dinner out, in which case there is no host. Assuming that explicit invitations balance out — because when you are invited out, you reciprocate — this is equitable and requires no discussion. But you prefer to assume (or perhaps merely risk) a greater

share of the cost, if only Miss Manners can tell you how to avoid offending anyone. Here it is, then: When you have been invited out and the bill comes around, pay attention. If it looks as if others are going to contribute, you do likewise. If the host is reaching for the bill, you should pass, but if your upbringing compels you to ask to contribute, accept “no” graciously. Send questions to Miss Manners at her website, www. missmanners.com; to her email, dearmissmanners@gmail.com; or through postal mail to Miss Manners, Universal Uclick, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106.

Get tricky grease off of a clothing item Dear Heloise: Regarding the ques- when she did her housework, so I never saw how she cleaned tion on how to get grease out of things. a jacket, try using hand cleaner I have old china, a grandfaand a nailbrush to scrub the stain. This works on all kinds ther clock, some brass items, of stains on clothes. Rinse out and a few wooden pieces such the jacket and let it airas dressers, tables and dry to see if the stain chairs. How should I take disappears, as you don’t care of these things? — want to dry it through a Daniel B., in Virginia machine again to set the Daniel, here’s a list for stain even more. — Carla, in you, but I also recomMontana mend looking for a book Carla, I’ve not tried this Hints from regarding the care of anHeloise tiques as well: method, but I will the n Leave coins in “as is” next time that I have a grease stain. Thanks for writing condition. Patina adds to their in! — Heloise value. n Don’t place the grandfather Another grease removal clock in direct sunlight or near a heat source. Old clocks should Dear Heloise: When my son was be cleaned and oiled every ﬁve 6, we came home from a funcyears. tion to which he’d worn white n Mildew on old wooden furpants that I’d made from a polyester blend material. Our street niture can be cleaned by wiping had just been repaved. Before the furniture with a damp, soft changing, he sat on the edge of cloth that’s been dipped in a half the street to play. The tar from cup of water, mixed with a half the street ruined his pants — or cup of white vinegar. Dry off the so I thought. furniture afterward. n Don’t polish antique bronze. My mom took them from the trash, turned them inside out, It destroys the value of the item. n Wash ceramics with a mild grabbed all-vegetable shortening and a spoon, and worked this soap and water, along with a soft cloth. into the pants. She then made a — Heloise paste of detergent and did the same. He wore the pants until Apple enigma he outgrew them! She said to always work from the backside Dear Heloise: This is for the readof a stain so that you don’t rub it er who needed a name for the deeper into the fabric. — Pattie S., wonderful apple that they found. in Huntsville,Alabama Fireside apples are everything they described. — Anita K., via email

Cleaning antiques

Dear Heloise: My grandmother raised me from the time I was 8 years old, and I always loved and admired her. She had a home that was ﬁlled to the brim with antiques, which I plan to keep and maintain. My only problem is that I was at school

More apple clues Dear Heloise: That hear-shaped apple with the white ﬂesh and red blush might be a tropical custard apple. — Phyllis S., via email Send a hint to heloise@heloise. com.

Rocky Road Cookies aren’t complete without marshmallow.

PHOTO By MONICA BELTON

Rocky Road Cookies Makes 22 cookies. 2½ cups all-purpose flour 2 ⁄3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder ¾ teaspoon baking soda 1 cup unsalted butter, melted, cooled ½ cup packed light brown sugar ½ cup granulated sugar ½ teaspoon kosher salt 2 large eggs 1 cup mini marshmallows 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips (60% cacao), divided ¾ cup roasted or raw almonds, finely chopped and divided 11 teaspoon marshmallow fluff, divided

1. In a large bowl, whisk ﬂour, cocoa powder and baking soda. 2. In a medium bowl, stir butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar and salt. Whisk in eggs until just combined. 3. Pour butter mixture into dry ingredients and mix just to combine. Fold in mini marshmallows, coating in dough as much as possible, then fold in 5 ounces chocolate and ½ cup almonds. 4. Using a large cookie scoop, scoop out 22 balls. Form an indentation in the center.

5. Place ½ teaspoon ﬂuff in each indentation, then slightly enclose dough around ﬂuff. 6. Top with remaining 1 ounce chips and ¼ cup almonds. Arrange balls onto 2 parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. 7. Freeze 15 minutes. 8. Arrange racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 350 F. Bake cookies, rotating sheets top to bottom halfway through, until a matte chocolate color appears on the outside, 12 to 14 minutes. Let cool slightly.

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TODAY IN HISTORY By The Associated Press Today is Thursday, Sept. 10, the 253rd day of 2026. There are 112 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 10, 1991, the Senate Judiciary Committee opened hearings on the nomination of Clarence Thomas to the U.S. Supreme Court. The proceedings would become a watershed moment in the discussion of sexual harassment when Anita Hill, a law professor who had previously worked under Thomas, came forward with allegations against him. Also on this date: In 1608, John Smith was elected president of the Jamestown colony council in Virginia. In 1846, Elias Howe received a patent for his sewing machine. In 1960, running barefoot, Abebe Bikila of Ethiopia won the Olympic marathon in Rome, becoming the ﬁrst Black African to win Olympic gold. In 1960, Hurricane Donna, a dangerous Category 4 storm blamed for 364 deaths, struck the Florida Keys. In 1963, 20 Black students entered Alabama public schools following a standoff between federal authorities and Alabama Gov. George C. Wallace. In 1979, four Puerto Rican nationalists imprisoned for a 1954 attack on the U.S. House of Representatives and a 1950 attempted killing of President Harry S. Truman were freed from prison after being granted clemency by President Jimmy Carter. In 1987, Pope John Paul II arrived in Miami, where he was

welcomed by President Ronald Reagan and first lady Nancy Reagan as he began a 10-day tour of the United States. In 2005, teams of forensic workers and cadaver dogs fanned out across New Orleans to collect the corpses left behind by Hurricane Katrina. In 2008, the Large Hadron Collider at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) was powered up for the first time, successfully firing the first beam of protons through its 17-mile underground ring tunnel. In 2022, King Charles III was officially proclaimed Britain’s monarch in a pomp-filled ceremony two days after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. In 2025, conservative activist Charlie Kirk, a close ally of President Donald Trump who had an influential role in rallying young Republican voters, was shot and killed at an outdoor speaking engagement at a Utah university. Today’s birthdays: Scientist-author Jared Diamond is 89. Singer José Feliciano is 81. Former Canadian first lady Margaret Trudeau is 78. Rock musician Joe Perry (Aerosmith) is 76. Actor Amy Irving is 73. Actor-director Clark Johnson is 72. Actor Kate Burton is 69. Film director Chris Columbus is 68. Actor Colin Firth is 66. Cartoonist Alison Bechdel is 66. Baseball Hall of Famer Randy Johnson is 63. Actor Raymond Cruz is 62. Rapper Big Daddy Kane is 58. Film director Guy Ritchie is 58. Actor Ryan Phillippe is 52. Ballerina Misty Copeland is 44. Former MLB All-Star Joey Votto is 43. Actor Gabriel Bateman is 22.

ﬁnds the educational tapestry of the city at work. The boys in their white shirts and khaki pants from Brother Martin and the girls in their characteristic plaids from Dominican schools, along with the children from public schools in polo shirts and khaki trousers, all make their way to historic campuses. From the historic Benjamin Franklin High School to the rebuilt schools of the Lower 9th Ward, education in New Orleans goes hand in hand with culture. The sound of school bells heralding the beginning of fall is accompanied by the soundtrack of the season’s favorite sport. Tailgating in New Orleans is not the usual potato chip and burger spread. This is a place that takes its cuisine very seriously every single day of the year. Tailgate parties become food showdowns. They turn into openair kitchens with huge, boiling pots of jambalaya and gumbo — made from some mother’s recipe — along with fried chicken, boudin, crawﬁsh Monica and Abita beer. This is an experience that can take place only in Louisiana. For Friday nights, you get to see high school games with rivalries that have lasted generations in this city. What about Saturday afternoon? Well, it is the time for the whole state to hold its breath as LSU plays in Death Valley. No matter how far away from the stadium you are in New Orleans, you cannot miss all the purple and gold colors. Football is a religion here. Tulane football games played at Yulman Stadium are another great example of how football is celebrated in New Orleans. The revival of the Green Wave made one more reason for the locals and university students to enjoy

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Tyler Trahan flips burgers at a tailgating party before a football game between Southside High and Brother Martin High on Sept. 4. tailgating and feasting on autumn weekends. When it comes to the Saints, Sunday brings the entire city alive in black and gold. The Superdome turns into a church for 70,000 fans, whose allegiance was formed during the time of rebuilding post-Katrina and cemented with a Super Bowl win. But the fun starts way ahead of the game kickoff, when tailgaters create entire camping grounds equipped with flat screens and all the food needed. Because that is the essence of fall in New Orleans. It’s the anticipation of cooler temperatures which may actually come as early as November, allowing you to finally break out that light jacket you’ve been longing for since August. New Orleanians are ever hopeful about the weather. The first cold front will be here soon enough, and when it does, we’ll celebrate it like Mardi Gras. Fall is also the return of festival season. Summer may be holding on to us, but that doesn’t mean we won’t gather in the name of music, food and art. Even at 90

degrees, it’s festival time in our hearts, and fall is the season where the red beans on Monday are cooked just a little bit longer than usual. It is a city that knows how to keep track of time, not through dates, but through experiences. Fall in New Orleans is children going to school, teams competing for glory, tailgaters practicing cooking, and an entire city anticipating the arrival of that ﬁrst cold breeze that indicates yet another summer survived. When it ﬁnally comes, perhaps in October or even November, we will all step out into the slightly cooler air, breathe in, and recall once more why New Orleans in the fall is one-of-a-kind. Kevin Belton is resident chef of WWL-TV and has taught classes in Louisiana cooking for 30 years. The most recent of his four cookbooks, “Kevin Belton’s Cookin’ Louisiana: Flavors from the Parishes of the Pelican State,” was published in 2021. Email Chef at chefkevinbelton@ gmail.com.

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PUBLIC NOTICE --ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS Sealed proposals will be received by the Jefferson Parish School Board, 501 Manhattan Blvd., Ste 2200, Harvey, LA, 70058 until 11:00 a.m., Septem‐ ber 18, 2026 for: RFP #3409 – Shredding Services Proposal packet may be picked up from the Pur‐ chasing Department at 501 Manhattan Blvd., Suite 2200, Harvey, LA 70058, or by email re‐ quest to thomas.doster@ jpschools.org. Participation by minority and female-owned busi‐ nesses is encouraged. Tom Doster Director of Purchasing & Procurement 199463-SEP 3-10-2T $23.68

PUBLIC NOTICE --INVITATION TO BID COMMUNICATION TOWERS EMERGENCY GENERTOR REPLACEMENT Notice is hereby given that the Board of Com‐ missioners of the Port of New Orleans (Board) will receive bids electroni‐ cally at Central Bidding, via www.centralbidding. com, on or before Mon‐ day, September 28, 2026 until 11:00 A.M., local time, for Work Order No. 1-1201, Communication Towers Emergency Gen‐ erator Replacement. The work consists of fur‐ nishing all labor, mater‐ ial and equipment for the communication towers emergency generator re‐ placement, in strict con‐ formance with the re‐ quirements provided in the Bidding Documents. (Estimated Cost: To be provided at bid opening). All Bids must be in accor‐ dance with the Bidding Documents on ﬁle with the Port of New Orleans. In accordance with LSA R.S. 38:2212 (E)(7), com‐

plete Bidding Documents are available for down‐ load via Central Bidding at www.centralbidding. com. Bidding Documents may also be obtained from the SEBconnect App, available in both the Apple and Google play platforms. If request for Bidding Documents is made through U.S. mail or other delivery services, bidder must furnish a street mailing address and will be held respon‐ sible for service fees. A pre-bid conference will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. local time at the Board’s Administra‐ tion Building, located at 1350 Port of New Orleans Place, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130. An op‐ tional site visit will fol‐ low – TWIC is required for all attendees planning to participate. Bidders are urged to attend. Federal regulations re‐ quire that persons seek‐ ing entry to secure areas of United States ports must present a valid Transportation Workers Identiﬁcation Credential (TWIC) card and must maintain possession of the TWIC at all times in secure port areas. Restricted areas include port property between Felicity Street and Henry Clay Avenue, Alabo Street Wharf, Jourdan Road Wharf, the Julia Street and Erato Street Cruise Terminals, and during cargo activities at Poland Avenue Wharf and Governor Nicholls Street Wharf. Prospec‐ tive bidders must pro‐ vide their own Harbor Police Department (HPD) approved TWIC escorts for those in their party who do not have a TWIC. Note that only contrac‐ tors with open Board contracts are eligible to be on the approved es‐ cort list. The Board will not provide nor arrange for escorts. See Section 1000 – General Require‐ ments. Once an employer is under contract with the Board, TWIC card holders and their Sponsoring Em‐ ployer must submit an application to Harbor Po‐ lice and the TWIC card holder must attend a training session in order to be certiﬁed as an Ap‐ proved TWIC Escort for anyone entering the se‐ cured area without a TWIC.

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Bidding Documents will be issued only to those contractors complying with state licensing laws for contractors, La. R.S. 37:2150, et. seq. On any bid submitted in the amount of $50,000 or more, the contractor must hold at the time this bid is opened a valid license issued by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors. This project is classified as Electrical General. Ob‐ jection to the required classification should be filed in accordance with La. R.S. 37:2165.

issuance of notice to proceed shall not apply.

The New Orleans Rede‐ velopment Authority (NORA), to meet its needs and activities, is requesting proposals from qualiﬁed appraisal ﬁrms to provide Residen‐ tial Real Estate Appraisal Services for properties with fewer than four (4) units and vacant or unimproved land. The services sought in the RFP are intended to cover properties in NORA’s inventory or that may be acquired by NORA. It is anticipated that NORA will enter into multiple Professional Services Contracts with the successful respon‐ dents for the provision of appraisal services. Ser‐ vices will be requested on an as-needed basis.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the cost of the contract price of work to be done for the Base Bid plus all additive Alter‐ nate Bid prices, by certi‐ fied check, cashier's check or bid bond is re‐ quired, and the bidder to whom the contract is awarded shall also be re‐ quired to furnish a per‐ formance bond in the total amount of the bid. The bid bond must be furnished in accordance with the requirements of La. R.S. 38:2218, and the performance bond in ac‐ cordance with the provi‐ sions of La. R.S. 38:2219. The award of contract, if awarded, will be made within 45 calendar days after bid opening to the lowest qualified bidder whose bid complies with all requirements pre‐ scribed. However, when the contract is to be fi‐ nanced by bonds which are required to be sold after receipt of bids, or when the contract is to be financed in whole or in part by federal, state or other funds not avail‐ able at the time bids are received, or when the contract requires a poll of the Louisiana Legisla‐ ture before contract funds are available, the time will not start until receipt of federal or state concurrence or concur‐ rence of the other fund‐ ing source in accordance with LA. R.S. 38:2215(D). Award will be within 45 calendar days after the sale of bonds or receipt of concurrence in award from the federal or state agency or other funding source. Funds for this contract:

_X _will be immediately available and the 45-day period for contract award will begin at the time of bid opening. Work in the amount of at least sixty percent (60%) of total amount of con‐ tract as awarded shall be performed by contractor at the construction site or within his own shop, plant, or yard with his own employees. The Board as an equal opportunity public entity invites and encourages DBE’s and SBE’s to sub‐ mit bids on its projects. In order to comply with the Constitution of the State of Louisiana, such certiﬁcation programs must be race and gender neutral. All questions, correspon‐ dence, inquiries, and other communications regarding this procure‐ ment shall be directed to Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Or‐ leans, Procurement De‐ partment, 1350 Port of New Orleans Place, New Orleans, LA 70130 or pro‐ curement@portnola.com. All questions will be an‐ swered via additional in‐ formation or addenda and will be posted on Central Bidding website at: www.centralbidding. com Questions must be submitted at least seven (7) days prior to bid opening. These individu‐ als are not authorized to and shall not render legal opinions or advice. No information will be given regarding the proper evidence of cor‐ porate authority as re‐ quired in this bid. Each bidder is advised to con‐ sult his own counsel for such information. Please be advised that these individuals are not the legal representatives of the Board. 199484-SEP 3-10-17-3T $297.30

__ _ ___ will not be immedi‐ ately available, the 45day period for contract award will not begin at the time of bid opening, and the deadlines under La. R.S. 38:2215 for contract execution and

PUBLIC NOTICE --New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (NORA) Request for Proposals (RFP) Residential Real Estate Appraisal Services Issue Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026 Due Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026

Single copies of the RFP may be obtained on NORA’s website at www. noraworks.org or by con‐ tacting Lucinda Rachel, Purchasing Specialist via telephone at (504) 6584400 or email at lvrachel@nola.gov. During the period be‐ tween the issuance of this RFP and the due date, no oral interpreta‐ tion of the RFP require‐ ments will be provided to any prospective Offeror. All questions and re‐ quests for interpretation must be submitted in writing to Lucinda Rachel, Purchasing Spe‐ cialist, via email at lvrachel@nola.gov. The deadline for submitting questions is Friday, Sep‐ tember 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. (CST). NORA will reasonably attempt to answer questions sub‐ mitted in advance. All questions and answers will be provided via an addendum. All proposals must be uploaded to an assigned shared folder no later than THURSDAY, SEPTEM‐ BER 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. (CST). All responses must be received by NORA on or before the submission deadline. Re‐ sponses delivered after the deadline will not be considered. NORA will not accept re‐ sponses submitted by email or fax. All re‐ sponses must be re‐ ceived by NORA on or be‐ fore the Submission Deadline. NORA will not consider responses de‐ livered after the dead‐

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line. Brenda M. Breaux Executive Director 198725-aug 27-sept 3-103t $91.05 PUBLIC NOTICE --OPEN HOUSE PUBLIC MEETING STATE AND FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. H.014886 US 90: LAFITTE AVE TO FRANCE RD ORLEANS PARISH The Louisiana Depart‐ ment of Transportation Development and (LADOTD) is conducting an open house public meeting for the proposed US 90: LAFITTE AVE TO FRANCE RD project. The proposed project would roadway im‐ include provements along US Highway 90 (North Broad Boule‐ Street/Gentilly vard/Chef Menteur High‐ way) from its intersec‐ tion with Laﬁtte Avenue to its intersection with France Road. The overall scope of work includes resurfacing, pavement with spot pedestrian and turn lane improvements. The project will include the closure and modiﬁ‐ cation of median open‐ ings between St. Bernard Avenue and George Nick Connor Drive to con‐ struct turn lanes and im‐ prove access manage‐ No additional ment. right-of-way (ROW) will be required. The purpose of the meeting is to pro‐ vide information about the project and to obtain input from interested parties. There will be a continuous multi-media presentation about the proposed project during the meeting and addi‐ tional project informa‐ tion will be available. from Representatives LADOTD will be available at the open house to an‐ swer questions and dis‐ cuss issues related to the project. Verbal and written comments on the project can be submitted at the meeting. Com‐ can also be ments mailed to the LADOTD address shown below, postmarked by October 2, 2026. The public meet‐ ing has been scheduled as follows: Thursday, September 17, 2026 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Langston Hughes Academy Library 3519 Trafalgar Street New Orleans, LA 70119

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Should you require spe‐ cial assistance, due to a disability, to participate in this public meeting, please contact LADOTD by mail at the address shown below, or by tele‐ phone at 225.242.4505, at least five working days prior to the meeting. Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Environmental Engineer Administrator, Section 28 P.O. Box 94245 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9245 198623-sept 3-10-2t $82.84 PUBLIC NOTICE --PUBLIC NOTICE REGIONAL TRANSIT AU‐ THORITY INVENTORY PARTS FOR REVENUE & AUTOMOTIVE SUPPORT INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) # 2026-027 Project Description: The Regional Transit Author‐ ity of New Orleans in‐ vites qualified vendors to provide Inventory parts for revenue and Automo‐ tive Support per specifi‐ cations in IFB 2026-027. How to obtain a copy of the IFB: Specifications and further information concerning the IFB may be obtained August 21, 2026, from the RTA’s Pro‐ cureware website at https://norta. procureware.com/home. If you are not already registered, you will be re‐ quired to first register on this website. The IFB can also be obtained at Re‐ gional Transit Authority’s website at http://www. norta.com and at 2817 Canal Street, New Or‐ leans, LA 70119. Responding to IFB: Bids shall be submitted thru the RTA’s Procureware website on or before 2:00 P.M., September 17, 2026. Clarification Deadline: Any questions or further information concerning this IFB must be submit‐ ted through https:// norta.procureware.com/ home by 2:00 PM on Sep‐ tember 10, 2026. Only written questions sub‐ mitted through Procure‐ ware site shall be consid‐ ered official. All answers to questions shall be by formal addenda posted to the website under IFB 2026-027 A Bid Opening will be h ld i h d

Public Notices Bids/Proposals p g held in the RTA Board Room on Thursday, Sep‐ tember 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Any questions or fur‐ ther information con‐ cerning the IFB may be submitted Via https:// norta.procureware.com/ home, beginning on Au‐ gust 21, 2026. RTA in accordance with 49 Code of Federal Regu‐ lations (CFR) Part 26 has an obligation to ensure nondiscrimination of Dis‐ advantaged Business En‐ terprises (DBEs) and to comply with all federal, state and local regula‐ tions relative to utiliza‐ tion of DBEs on publicly funded projects. The RTA is committed to utiliza‐ tion of DBEs on all feder‐ ally funded projects to‐ ward attainment of the agency's established overall goal of 31%. A speciﬁc DBE goal has not been established for this project as there are no subcontracting opportu‐ nities on this project. Notice to all offerors is hereby provided that in accordance with all ap‐ plicable federal, state and local laws the RTA will ensure that DBEs are afforded full opportunity to submit offers and re‐ sponses to this solicita‐ tion and to participate in any contract consum‐ mated pursuant to this advertisement. Addition‐ ally, no offeror will be discriminated against on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, na‐ tional origin, ethnicity or disability. The RTA reserves the right to accept or reject any and all submittals.

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OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE CITY OF KENNER CITY OF KENNER LEGALS STATE OF LOUISIANA AND THE CITY OF KENNER FOR UPGRADES AT THE MUSS BERTOLINO PLAYGROUND.

Kenner City Officials

SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,252, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH GIBBS CONSTRUCTION L.L.C. FOR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND REPRESENTATIVE SERVICES RELATED TO THE PONTCHARTRAIN CONVENTION AND CIVIC CENTER MULTIPROJECT PROGRAM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,00.00.

Mayor Michael J. Glaser, Sr.

Chief of Police Keith A. Conley

Council Members Joseph A. Stagni At-Large Div. A, George L. Branigan At-Large Div. B Dee B. Dunn District 1, Thomas “Tom” P. Willmott District 2 Joseph F. LaHatte, III District 3, Kristi K. McKinney District 4 Daniel W. Riehm District 5

City Hall 1801 Williams Blvd. Kenner, LA 70062 Telephone (504) 468-7200

PUBLISH ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2026

Kenner Police 500 Veterans Blvd. Kenner, LA 70062 Telephone (504) 712-2200

COUNCILMEMBER-AT-LARGE, DIV. A COUNCILMEMBER-AT-LARGE, DIV. B COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 1 COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 2 COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 3 COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 4 COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 5 COUNCIL CLERK ASST. COUNCIL CLERK

In accordance with provisions of the American with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, as amended, the City of Kenner shall not discriminate against individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs or activities. If you require auxiliary aids or devices, or other reasonable accommodation under the ADA Amendments Act, please submit your request to legal@kenner.la.us or by calling (504) 468-4080 at least forty-eight ( 48) hours in advance or as soon as practical. A seventy- two (72) hour advanced notice is required to request Certified ASL interpreters.

PUBLIC NOTICE THE KENNER CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF KENNER WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 AT 11:00 A.M. AT HERITAGE HALL, 303 WILLIAMS BOULEVARD KENNER, LOUISIANA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING THE FOLLOWING: SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,233, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND CORRECTING ORDINANCE 13,150 WHICH ADOPTED THE CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF KENNER FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027. SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,234, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 12,215 ADOPTED APRIL 21, 2023 APPROVING A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR AN OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE STORAGE OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES ON LOT 1A, SQUARE 158, KENNER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, KENNER, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA TO ALLOW FOR THE ADDITIONAL USE OF A CONTRACTOR’S OFFICE, SHOP AND STORAGE YARD. CASE PUD-2-26

THE COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF KENNER, LOUISIANA, MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2026 AT 5:30 P.M., AT HERITAGE HALL, 303 WILLIAMS BOULEVARD, KENNER, LOUISIANA WITH THE FOLLOWING RESULTS: JOSEPH A. STAGNI GEORGE L. BRANIGAN DEE B. DUNN THOMAS “TOM” WILLMOTT JOSEPH F. LAHATTE KRISTI K. MCKINNEY DANIEL W. RIEHM NATALIE HALL THERESA HASTINGS

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE

PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT ABSENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT

AFTER THE MEETING HAD BEEN CALLED TO ORDER WITH THE ABOVE RESULTS, PURSUANT TO MOTIONS DULY MADE AND CARRIED, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AND APPLICATIONS WERE APPROVED AND/OR ADOPTED. ON JOINT MOTION BY ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS WERE INTRODUCED IN SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION AND PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 AT 11:00 A.M. AT HERITAGE HALL, 303 WILLIAMS BOULEVARD KENNER, LOUISIANA. COPIES OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE/RESOLUTIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE COUNCIL PLEASE CALL (504)468-7254 FOR AN APPOINTMENT BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:30 A.M. AND 4:30 P.M. MONDAYS THROUGH FRIDAYS, HOLIDAYS EXCEPTED. SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,232, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PLAN OF RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 349-A, KENNER SUBDIVISION, KENNER, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA INTO LOTS 349-B AND 349-C, KENNER SUBDIVISION IN ACCORDANCE WITH A SURVEY BY DUFRENE SURVEYING AND ENGINEERING INC. DATED JULY 15, 2026 WHICH LOT IS OWNED BY THE JEFFERSON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD. CASE P-10-26 SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,233, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND CORRECTING ORDINANCE 13,150 WHICH ADOPTED THE CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF KENNER FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027. SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,234, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 12,215 ADOPTED APRIL 21, 2023 APPROVING A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR AN OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE STORAGE OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES ON LOT 1A, SQUARE 158, KENNER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, KENNER, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA TO ALLOW FOR THE ADDITIONAL USE OF A CONTRACTOR’S OFFICE, SHOP AND STORAGE YARD. CASE PUD-2-26 SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,235, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PLAN OF RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 31-A, SQUARE 159, KENNER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION AND A 60’ BY 100’ PORTION OF MARIA STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY INTO LOT 31-B, SQUARE 159, KENNER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, KENNER, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA IN ACCORDANCE WITH A SURVEY BY GILBERT, KELLY & COUTURIE, INC. DATED MAY 20, 2026, AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 11,457 WHICH APPROVED A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR AN OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE STORAGE OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES TO ALLOW FOR THE ADDITIONAL USE OF A CONTRACTOR’S OFFICE, SHOP AND STORAGE YARD ON NEW LOT 31-B, SQUARE 159, KENNER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRESERVATION OF ACCESS TO ALL PUBLIC UTILITIES LOCATED WITHIN THE PROPERTY. CASE PUD-3-26 SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,236, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 11,062 ADOPTED MARCH 17, 2016 ENTITLED UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CITY OF KENNER, LOUISIANA MORE PARTICULARLY AMENDING AND REZONING TWO 60’ BY 300’ PORTIONS OF UNIMPROVED 12TH STREET RIGHT-OF-WAYS BOUNDED BY OXLEY STREET, MARIA STREET, UNIMPROVED DUNCAN STREET, SQUARES 102 & 111 AND SQUARES 103 & 110, KENNER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, KENNER, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA AS SHOWN ON A SURVEY BY GILBERT, KELLY & COUTURIE, INC. DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 FROM R-1P PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, RD RECREATION DISTRICT, RR-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, AND S-I SPECIAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. CASE Z-5-26

SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,235, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PLAN OF RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 31-A, SQUARE 159, KENNER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION AND A 60’ BY 100’ PORTION OF MARIA STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY INTO LOT 31-B, SQUARE 159, KENNER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, KENNER, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA IN ACCORDANCE WITH A SURVEY BY GILBERT, KELLY & COUTURIE, INC. DATED MAY 20, 2026, AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 11,457 WHICH APPROVED A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR AN OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE STORAGE OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES TO ALLOW FOR THE ADDITIONAL USE OF A CONTRACTOR’S OFFICE, SHOP AND STORAGE YARD ON NEW LOT 31-B, SQUARE 159, KENNER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRESERVATION OF ACCESS TO ALL PUBLIC UTILITIES LOCATED WITHIN THE PROPERTY. CASE PUD-3-26 SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,236, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 11,062 ADOPTED MARCH 17, 2016 ENTITLED UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CITY OF KENNER, LOUISIANA MORE PARTICULARLY AMENDING AND REZONING TWO 60’ BY 300’ PORTIONS OF UNIMPROVED 12TH STREET RIGHT-OF-WAYS BOUNDED BY OXLEY STREET, MARIA STREET, UNIMPROVED DUNCAN STREET, SQUARES 102 & 111 AND SQUARES 103 & 110, KENNER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, KENNER, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA AS SHOWN ON A SURVEY BY GILBERT, KELLY & COUTURIE, INC. DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 FROM R-1P PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, RD RECREATION DISTRICT, RR-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, AND S-I SPECIAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. CASE Z-5-26 SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,237, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 11,062 ADOPTED MARCH 17, 2016 ENTITLED UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CITY OF KENNER, LOUISIANA MORE PARTICULARLY RESCENDING ORDINANCE 10,465 ON LOT 12-A, SQUARE 110, KENNER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, AND REZONING LOT 12-A, AS SHOWN ON A SURVEY BY GILBERT, KELLY & COUTURIE, INC. DATED MAY 14, 2018 TO S-I SPECIAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. CASE Z-6-26 /S/

NATALIE HALL TARTAGLIA

/S/

CLERK OF THE COUNCIL

GEORGE L. BRANIGAN PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL

POSTED ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2026 3:00 P.M. PUBLISH ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE In accordance with provisions of the American with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, as amended, the City of Kenner shall not discriminate against individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs or activities. If you require auxiliary aids or devices, or other reasonable accommodation under the ADA Amendments Act, please submit your request to legal@kenner.la.us or by calling (504) 468-4080 at least forty-eight ( 48) hours in advance or as soon as practical. A seventy- two (72) hour advanced notice is required to request Certified ASL interpreters.

ON JOINT MOTION BY ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS WERE INTRODUCED IN SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION AND PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2026 AT 5:30 P.M. AT HERITAGE HALL, 303 WILLIAMS BOULEVARD KENNER, LOUISIANA. COPIES OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE/RESOLUTIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE COUNCIL PLEASE CALL (504)468-7254 FOR AN APPOINTMENT BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:30 A.M. AND 4:30 P.M. MONDAYS THROUGH FRIDAYS, HOLIDAYS EXCEPTED. SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,231, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE SALE OF AN APPROXIMATE 26,831 SQUARE FOOT PORTION OF UNIMPROVED 29TH STREET AND AN APPROXIMATE 7,500 SQUARE FOOT PORTION OF UNIMPROVED LEXINGTON STREET ADJACENT TO SQUARES 136 AND 139, AND LOTS 137-B, 137-C AND 137-D, BAINBRIDGE OFFICE AND INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON SURVEYS BY DADING, MARQUES AND ASSOCIATES, LLC DATED APRIL 23, 2026 AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRESERVATION OF ACCESS TO ALL PUBLIC UTILITIES LOCATED WITHIN THIS PORTION OF THE PROPERTY. CASE P-16-26 ***(IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF KENNER CHARTER, THIS ITEM SHALL HAVE A 28 DAY LAYOVER). PUBLISH ON SEPTEMBER 10, 16, 23 & 30, 2026 ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE In accordance with provisions of the American with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, as amended, the City of Kenner shall not discriminate against individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs or activities. If you require auxiliary aids or devices, or other reasonable accommodation under the ADA Amendments Act, please submit your request to legal@kenner.la.us or by calling (504) 468-4080 at least forty-eight ( 48) hours in advance or as soon as practical. A seventy- two (72) hour advanced notice is required to request Certified ASL interpreters.

PUBLIC NOTICE SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,237, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 11,062 ADOPTED MARCH 17, 2016 ENTITLED UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CITY OF KENNER, LOUISIANA MORE PARTICULARLY RESCENDING ORDINANCE 10,465 ON LOT 12-A, SQUARE 110, KENNER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, AND REZONING LOT 12-A, AS SHOWN ON A SURVEY BY GILBERT, KELLY & COUTURIE, INC. DATED MAY 14, 2018 TO S-I SPECIAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. CASE Z-6-26 SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,238, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 13,159 TO ALTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE REPEAL OF THE KENNER BRAKE TAG REQUIREMENTS IN SECTION 15-34 THROUGH 15-46 OF THE KENNER CODE OF ORDINANCES. SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,239, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7, CRIMESMISCELLANEOUS, ARTICLE IX OF THE KENNER CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING THE IMPOUNDMENT OF ABANDONED VEHICLES. SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,240, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH GIL’S CARPET SALES, INC TO FURNISH AND INSTALL FLOORING AS NEEDED TO INCREASE THE AGREEMENT AMOUNT BY $15,000.00 ANNUALLY, FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $90,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT. SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,241, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE UTILIZATION OF JEFFERSON PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE BID # 26-AUG-1201 WITH LAMARQUE FORD AND COURTESY FORD TO PURCHASE VEHICLES ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,000,000.00 FOR THE LIFE OF THE AGREEMENT.

THE KENNER CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF KENNER WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2026 AT 5:30 P.M. AT HERITAGE HALL, 303 WILLIAMS BOULEVARD KENNER, LOUISIANA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING THE FOLLOWING: SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,231, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE SALE OF AN APPROXIMATE 26,831 SQUARE FOOT PORTION OF UNIMPROVED 29TH STREET AND AN APPROXIMATE 7,500 SQUARE FOOT PORTION OF UNIMPROVED LEXINGTON STREET ADJACENT TO SQUARES 136 AND 139, AND LOTS 137-B, 137-C AND 137-D, BAINBRIDGE OFFICE AND INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON SURVEYS BY DADING, MARQUES AND ASSOCIATES, LLC DATED APRIL 23, 2026 AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRESERVATION OF ACCESS TO ALL PUBLIC UTILITIES LOCATED WITHIN THIS PORTION OF THE PROPERTY. CASE P-16-26***(IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF KENNER CHARTER, THIS ITEM SHALL HAVE A 28 DAY LAYOVER). /S/

NATALIE HALL TARTAGLIA

/S/

CLERK OF THE COUNCIL

GEORGE L. BRANIGAN PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL

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SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,242, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE USE OF STATE CONTRACT NOS. 4400030770 AND 4400030771 WITH MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC TO PURCHASE MOBILE AND PORTABLE RADIOS AND ACCESSORIES CITYWIDE ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS FOR A COST NOT TO EXCEED $100,000.00 ANNUALLY. SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,243, AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM ECS ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS TO PROVIDE ONE (1) RECIRCULATING PUMP FOR THE ODOR UNIT AT 39TH & ARKANSAS LIFT STATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,339.00 FOR THE WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT. SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,244, AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BID RECEIVED FROM POLYDYNE INC. TO SUPPLY POLYMER ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SEALED BID 26-6978 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT. SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,245, AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BID RECEIVED FROM AHG SERVICES, LLC FOR PONTCHARTRAIN CONVENTION AND CIVIC CENTER HVAC IMPROVEMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SEALED BID 26-6976 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,839,340.00 FOR THE GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT. SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,246, AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BID RECEIVED FROM LEE TRACTOR CO. TO PURCHASE ONE (1) HEAVY DUTY GRAPPLE BUCKET FOR SKID STEER IN ACCORDANCE WITH ELECTRONIC BID 26-2222 IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,402.00 FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT. SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,247, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, THE STATE OF LOUISIANA AND THE CITY OF KENNER FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND BEAUTIFICATION UPGRADES. SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,248, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, THE STATE OF LOUISIANA AND THE CITY OF KENNER FOR PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS, DRAINAGE AND ROAD REPAIRS AND CONSTRUCTION IN DISTRICT 1.

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Judith Owen, Harry Shearer to lead musical beneﬁt page 4

Survivors reﬂect on Katrina in ‘I Got a Story to Tell’ docuseries page 11

The cast of the national tour of ‘Jersey Boys,’ set for a stint at the Saenger, includes Harry Sperduto, Peyton Schoenhofer, Cody Oram and Owen McCredie.

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nola river fest Celebrate the environmental, cultural and economic impact of the Mississippi River on Saturday at the New Orleans Jazz Museum. A second-line kicks off the 12th annual free event at 11 a.m. followed by live music and panels until 6 p.m. Plus, join the fun virtually with speakers and music streaming at nolariverfest.org.

international dance festival Global artists are on the Gulf South through Sunday with performances, artist panels, community building, masterclasses and ﬁlm screenings at the Contemporary Arts Center. Some events are free, with ticketed events ranging from $20-50. idfnola.com.

brasas latin flavor fest A family-friendly celebration of the culture’s food, music and dance is from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Heritage Park in Kenner. Admission is free with food and drink available for purchase from local vendors. kenner.la.us.

big in the 90s This cover band will have you unearthing your baggy denim jeans to hear nostalgic pop, rock and alternative hits of the era Saturday at Tipitina’s. Doors open at 8 p.m. with throwback jams starting at 9 p.m. tipitinas.com.

wine dinner Take your palate on a tour of the Napa Valley at Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse on Wednesday. The restaurant’s chefs have curated a four-course menu with pairings from Chappellet Winery, including dishes such as lobster gnocchi and grilled short rib. The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and is $185 per person. dickiebrennans steakhouse.com.

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crafty happy hour Learn the art of quilting Wednesday at Ogden Museum of Southern Art. The handson workshop led by local artist Lizz Freeman explores applique stitching and hand-quilting. Participants will use the provided materials to create a small-scale quilt using naturally dyed fabrics. Tickets are $40 for members and $45 for others. Beverages included. ogdenmuseum.org.

The Lagniappe section is published each Thursday by The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate. All inquiries about Lagniappe should be directed to the editor. LAGNIAPPE EDITOR: Lauren Walck, lauren. walck@theadvocate.com COVER DESIGN: Andrea Daniel CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Victor Andrews, Judy Bergeron, Violet Bucaro, Keith Spera, Poet Wolfe

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A full slate of shows reinvigorate stages after a slow summer. Provided photo by Saenger Theatre. Stages writer Victor Andrews has the inside scoop on upcoming productions on Page 6.

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Towering ‘Cowboy’ burger bucking smash patty trend Cowboy Up Bar and Grill serves the Smokin’ Cowboy burger, with smoked brisket, pork and a bevy of toppings. STAFF PHOTO By POET WOLFE

BY POET WOLFE Staff writer

Driving along the long stretch of Collins Boulevard in Covington, easy to Covington it’s miss Cowboy Up Bar and Grill, tucked away in a ﬁeld of gravel and patchy grass. The building itself, with its baby blue metal roof, shuttered windows and hanging American ﬂags, resembles a countryside home more than a restaurant. Inside, creamcolored walls are covered with mounted deer heads, portraits of long-haired cattle and a leather horse bridle and reins. The northshore restaurant

is a reminder that, no matter what social media trends capture the American consciousness, no-frills establishments — from diners to bars and grills — have a way of enduring. The menu at Cowboy Up is no different, with starters like stuffed jalapeños and chicken cracklin leading to larger plates of loaded potatoes, brisket and burgers served with fries. But one entree stands out. The towering Smokin’ Cowboy is the polar opposite of the smash burger that’s recently been embraced by restaurants across the New Orleans metro. Instead, it shamelessly stacks smoked brisket and pulled pork with bacon, fried

onion rings, lettuce, tomato, pickle, barbecue sauce and roasted garlic aioli between a toasted bun. And yes: a generous handful of fries. The smoked brisket and pulled pork, both tender and deeply ﬂavored, could each stand as separate entrees. Every topping, even the condiments, holds its own without getting lost in the bite. Despite its size, the burger isn’t as overwhelming — or messy — as it might appear. For diners who favor a hefty burger over thin patties, Cowboy Up offers just that in an atmosphere that favors unpretentiousness over spectacle. Email Poet Wolfe at poet. wolfe@theadvocate.com.

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After a relatively slow summer, music in New Orleans picks up this week with two huge shows.

CASH MONEY & NO LIMIT TOUR

Keith Spera SOUND CHECK

‘GROOVE FOR GOOD’ hosted by JUDITH OWEN and HARRY SHEARER

Bruno Mars

BRUNO MARS WEDNESDAY, CAESARS SUPERDOME When Bruno Mars returned to the road this spring after a nine-year absence, he did so in a big way. His 40-plus date “Romantic Tour,” named for his latest album and produced by Live Nation, is his ﬁrst stadium headlining tour. He needed two nights in some venues to meet demand, including Soﬁ Stadium in Los Angeles, MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New York, the Stade de France in Paris and Wembley Stadium in London. Given Mars’ ever-growing résumé of hit singles and his reputation for being a fully engaged entertainer onstage, it’s no surprise he’s selling so many tickets. His fourth solo album, “The Romantic,” released by Atlantic Records on Feb. 27, extended his hot streak. Mars last performed in New Orleans on Oct. 21, 2017, at a sold-out Smoothie King Center during “The 24K Magic Tour.” He returns to headline the Caesars Superdome on Wednesday. The bill also includes Anderson.Paak as DJ Pee. Wee and the British singer-songwriter RAYE, who delivered a spirited set on the Gentilly Stage during the 2026 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. The Superdome will be full on Wednesday. At press time, the only face value tickets available were “limited/side view” seats priced at $257. Prices for resale tickets vary.

SATURDAY, NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & BLUES MARKET After years of mismanagement and underuse, the New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market embarked on a renewal initiative last year under new managing director Suzanne Bressette, a longtime veteran of the live music industry. In the ﬁrst months under Bressette’s stewardship, the market completed a renovation, got its business affairs in order and presented a roster of top-ﬂight, touring jazz musicians in its sonically pristine space. To raise money for more initiatives, singer and pianist Judith Owen and her humorist husband, Harry Shearer, will host “Groove for Good: A Celebration of

Music and Community” at the venue on Saturday. In addition to Owen and her ace jazz band, scheduled performers include modern jazz saxophonist Donald Harrison Jr., percussionist and Headhunters co-founder Bill Summers, trumpeter Kermit Rufﬁns, drummers Shannon Powell, Jamison Ross and Herlin Riley, vocalist Tonya Boyd-Cannon and DJ Soul Sister. Reserved seat tickets start at $113. Showtime is 8 p.m. A VIP event from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the venue’s lounge includes wine and Champagne, “gourmet bites” and music by Soul Sister. Go to jazzandbluesmarket.com for info and to buy tickets.

SATURDAY, SMOOTHIE KING CENTER Once upon a time, the notion of Cash Money Records and No Limit Records collaborating on a joint tour would have been unthinkable. The two independent record companies that elevated New Orleans rap to national prominence in the 1990s and early 2000s were rivals back in the day. They mostly kept their distance from one another. But attitudes softened over the years and, as a result, there is money to be made. The two camps have teamed up for the “Cash Money & No Limit Tour,” a series of weekend concerts at arenas across the South and Midwest promoted by BNM Entertainment. The second date on the tour is the hometown blowout at the Smoothie King Center on Saturday. Scheduled performers include Cash Money co-founder Bryan “Birdman” “Baby” Williams, No Limit founder Master P, Juvenile, Mannie Fresh, Silkk the Shocker, B.G., Mia X, Mac, Fiend, Mercedes, Choppa, Mr. Serv On and Lil Boosie, who is listed as a “special guest.” Even though neither label has produced a sizable hit in years, local love for the Cash Money and No Limit catalogs remains strong. The Smoothie King Center will be full on Saturday. At press time, only a smattering of face-value tickets remained. The few available ﬂoor seats started at $272. Upper balcony seats started at $134.

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OTHER NOTEWORTHY SHOWS THURSDAY Forward-thinking New Orleans saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist Gladney, who has worked with Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah, Jon Batiste and Branford Marsalis, performs at Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. ($30). Experience guitarist Alvin Youngblood Hart’s Muscle Theory at Chickie Wah Wah ($15.) Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band do Zydeco Night at Rock ’N’ Bowl ($17). Mountain Grass Unit brings its “Appalachian Smoke Gladney Tour” to Tipitina’s ($20).

FRIDAY Paul Sanchez is one of New Orleans’ most proliﬁc and acclaimed singer-songwriters, with a deep catalog of albums and songs. His career retrospective show on Friday at Carrollton Station — the intimate venue that factored prominently in his early career — will be ﬁlmed for an upcoming documentary about his life in music. He’ll be backed by Alex McMurray on guitar, Jason Jurzak on bass and Herman Lebeaux on drums.

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Jenna Guidry, Susan Cowsill, Rob Savoy, John Boutte and Shamarr Allen are all slated to sit in with him. Doors open at 6 p.m.; showtime is 7 p.m. Tickets are $10. Acclaimed contempoSanchez rary soul singer Chrissi Poland, touring in support of her “Forever Muscle Shoals” album, is joined by New Orleans keyboardist John “Papa” Gros at the New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market. Tickets start at $34. Longtime Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center clarinetist and saxophonist Victor Goines holds court at Snug Harbor at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. ($40). The Rebirth Brass Band teams up with LeTrainiump at Tipitina’s; tickets are $30.

SATURDAY Pianist John “Papa” Gros takes his cues from Dr. John, Art Neville, Professor Longhair and other masters of the New Orleans style. He celebrates his birth-

day with a show at the Maple Leaf Bar ($18). Master New Orleans drummer Herlin Riley is at Snug Harbor at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. ($45). Big In the 90s recreates the hits of the 1990s at Tipitina’s ($17). Yacht rock cover band Haul ’N’ Boats cruises into Rock ’N’ Bowl ($17).

SUNDAY Pianist Tom Hook and trumpeter Wendell Brunious play a free happy hour show at Snug Harbor at 4:30 p.m. Later, Snug Harbor presents saxophonist Christian Winther at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. ($30). The New Orleans Jazz Vipers swing out at Chickie Wah Wah ($10).

WEDNESDAY Blues harmonica player and accordionist Johnny Sansone does a free happy hour show at Snug Harbor at 5 p.m. Later, Snug Harbor presents trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. ($45).

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‘SOMETHING CLOUDY, SOMETHING CLEAR’

Lower Depths Theatre, Loyola University, 6363 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans

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September September From real tales to mythological magic, the curtains rise on a host of hot shows Local stages shake off the summer doldrums and head into a fall full of a variety of shows — both old and new — as

Victor Andrews

September ﬁlls the calendar with offerings throughout the metropolitan area. So here’s a wrap of some of the productions audiences can expect to see as the curtain rises and, hopefully, the temperatures start to drop.

‘My Fair Lady’ brings the Tony-winning music of Lerner and Loewe to Jefferson Performing Arts’ Westwego Theater. Taking the lead roles are, from left, David W. Hoover as Col. Pickering, Mia Lowy as Eliza Doolittle and Lucas Harms as Henry Higgins. PROVIDED PHOTO By JEFFERSON PERFORMING ARTS

‘COME FROM AWAY’

Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 6400 Airline Drive, Metairie

The events of Sept. 11, 2001, were felt around the world as the twin towers tumbled to the ground in Manhattan. But the airport in Gander, Newfoundland, in eastern Canada, was put to the test as 38 planes and 7,000 passengers were diverted there. In 2013, a musical based on the coexistence of the people of Gander and the passengers in the

This seldom-seen work is considered the third part of “The Glass Menagerie” triptych. It’s touted as an autobiographical drama that looks at Tennessee Williams’ efforts to establish his career and his encounter with a dancer that would impact him for years. “People know the Tennessee Williams of ‘The Glass Menagerie,’ but ‘Something Cloudy, Something Clear’ allows us to follow that young man beyond St. Louis and toward the artist he was becoming,” said Nick Shackleford, founding co-artistic director of the Tennessee Williams Theatre Co. “There’s something extraordinary about seeing Williams, near the end of his career, return to this period of his life and examine it again.” Augustin J. Correro directs the production with Matt Bloom as the playwright, Jorden Majeau as the dancer, with Nicole Francis Miller, Lauren Wells, Gary Rucker, Marcea Pierson, Nick DiJulio and Charlie Antis. Show opens at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and runs at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays plus 3 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 17. Tickets start at $41. twtheatrenola.com.

midst of the events debuted, and in 2017, it made its way to Broadway and earned a Tony Award. Jefferson Performing Arts brings the show to life, with 12 actors playing 153 different characters on one stage. “This isn’t a musical about 9/11,” director David Haydel said. “9/11 is its own character in the show. The show is really about these real people in this unimaginable moment in their lives, without hesitation, responding with this level of humanity — that is just unbelievable.”

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Emma Courish, from left, Tali Sigismondi, Claudio Caverni, Kayla Estipular, Caleb Chesson and Nyna Moore will dance in the Marigny Opera Ballet’s upcoming production of ‘Cain.’

The Tennessee Williams Theatre Co. opens one of the playwright’s lesser-performed works, ‘Something Cloudy, Something Clear,’ with Matt Bloom, from left, Nicole Francis Miller and Jorden Majeau. PROVIDED BY TENNESSEE WILLIAMS THEATRE COMPANY

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The origin story of ‘Peter Pan’ comes to life at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts in ‘Finding Neverland.’ Cast members include Jonas Fallon-Mokhiber as George, from left, Parker Bennefield as Jack, Cody Elsensohn as J.M. Barrie, Jack Tomasich as Peter, Maria Hefte as Sylvia and Sammy Palumbo as Michael.

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Rather than the tragedy of the moment, Haydel and the cast are mining the compassion. “The humanity of the show is what is what we’re really focused on,” he said. And while he admits it can be an emotional “rollercoaster,” physical challenges are also part of the production. “The technical level is chair choreography because the stage does have a turntable,” he said. “In the rehearsal space, we don’t have a turntable. So we have to

kind of imagine that, if you will. And that’s tricky. And the all of our chairs are numbered.” The dozen chairs used in the “chairography” will be joined by three tables. The living parts of the production will include Michael Smith, Laurie Reinagel, Meredith Long, Savannah Chiasson, Alyssa Benneﬁeld, Meredith Owens, Trina Beck, John

Jabaley, Michael Breath Jr., Scott Sauber, Keisha McKey and Justin Rogers. Ainsley Matich is the music director and Blake Coheley is the choreographer. The show is at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 20. Tickets start at $39. jpas.org.

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‘FINDING NEVERLAND’

Rivertown Theaters, 325 Minor St., Kenner

J.M. Barrie, the man who gave flight to Peter Pan, Tinker Bell and others beloved by young and “young at heart,” is the focus of this production. Based on the Oscar-winning film from 2004, the biographical look at the playwright focuses on his relationship to a widow and her children as they struggle with grief. Others object to his involvement, and he struggles with the premiere of his play, “Peter Pan,” based on the Davies family. At Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, Kelly Fouchi takes the helm as director, with Kerry Lamber and Grace Hart as co-choreographers, with Hart as musical director. Taking roles in the show are Cody Elsensohn as Barrie, Maria Hefte as Sylvia Davies, Jack Tomasich as Peter and Ashley Lemmler as the grandmother. Other characters include Michael Paternostro, Jonas FallonMokhiber, Parker Bennefield, Sammy Palumbo, Adrienne Simmons, Oliva Gray, Cailyn O’Hara, Emily Clulee, Benjamin Benigno, Kyle Davis, Jordon Thomas, Keshaun Tervalon, Michael Brown, Emily Schacht, Lilly Cazabon, Leah Velasquez, Anna Birbiglia, Betsy Dobson, Emma St. Cyr, Genna Ellis, Juan Williams, Benjamin Adams, Nicholas Stephens, Abbey Murrell and Sophie Stechmann. The show is at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, plus Sept. 24, and 2 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 27; rivertowntheaters.com.

‘FOUR OLD BROADS’

Cutting Edge Center for the Arts, 767 Robert St., Slidell

The residents of Magnolia Place, a Georgia senior assisted living community, are vexed. The retired burlesque queen Beatrice wants to take a cruise. Her best friend, Eaddy Mae, spends her time praying. Imogene is losing her memory, and Maude is planning her own funeral. And nurse Pat Jones is evil and up to no good. That’s the start for the show that has the quartet trying to ﬁgure out what’s going on and how they can catch the cruise in this comedy di-

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‘VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE’ Playmakers Theater, 19106 Playmakers Road, Covington

The Russian playwright Anton Chekhov meets comedy in this 2012 play about three siblings and what happens when they get together, with the addition of a bit of beefcake. With a big nod to Chekov and his penchant for dire circumstances, the play puts Vanya and his adopted sister Sonia in their family farmhouse where they have lived taking care of the now deceased parents. Footing the bills has been movie star sister Masha. And Spike? Her dimwitted boytoy of the moment. Things get dicey when Masha announces plans to sell the house. But the drama brings out the comedy as affairs get unearthed. Roles include Christopher Aberle as Vanya, Stephanie Crean as Sonia, AiPROVIDED PHOTO By CUTTING EDGE CENTER FOR THE ARTS sha Soﬁa Johnson as Masha and Spike ‘Four Old Broads’ is onstage at Cutting Edge Center for the Arts in Slidell. is Shane Carter. Also appearing are Beth Harris and Emily Clarke. Anna performs on the harpsichord. and Van Turner direct. rected by Sara Pagones. The show is at 8 p.m. Friday to SunThe show is at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19, 25, Taking the roles of the “broads” are 26, Oct. 2-3, plus 2 p.m. Sept. 20, 27 and Kimberly Mueller, Teresa “Ms. Tee” day, plus Wednesday and Sept. 18, Augustine, Lisa Baradell Castro and with a 4 p.m. matinee Sept. 17. marign- Oct. 4. Tickets start at $23. playmakSuzette Songy Ferrari. Sandy Wolseersinc.com. yoperahouse.org. fer is the nurse, and rounding out the ‘XANADU’ ‘JERSEY BOYS’ cast are Heather McLemore and Sam Evangeline Theater Co., 2635 N. Causeway Saenger Theatre, 1111 Canal St., New Smith. Blvd., Mandeville Orleans The show is at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through “A place, where nobody dared to It’s been 20 years since the sound Sept. 20. Tickets start at $32. cuttinged- go …” might be the line from the title of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons song, but audiences will want to take took off from Broadway on national getheater.com. the trip to this northshore playhouse tours to recount the true story of four ‘CAIN’ for a bit of fun and fantasy. guys from the Garden State, their sucMarigny Opera House, 725 St. Ferdinand Based on the 1980 cult classic movie, cesses, failures and staying power. St., New Orleans the stage show is a look at the romance And now a 20th-anniversary tour also says something about staying power. Ballet and opera get a reimagination between a mythological muse and a young California artist. It also pokes The 2005 Broadway smash changed in this premiere from Marigny Opera fun at the movie and blends in more the big-show approach to reminiscing Ballet and Verismo Opera with dancabout tunes of yesteryear. “Sherry,” ers, musicians, singers and storytellers Grecian mythology for a twist. Taking the rose of Clio, the muse, “Big Girls Don’t Cry” and “Walk Like capturing Alessandro Scarlatti’s Bais Meagan Harris, with Nicci Wright a Man” are as much a part of the landroque oratorio about the Biblical tale at the artist and Jeffery Edwards as of Cain and Abel. scape of American music as any. But the business mogul. Other muses inBogdan Mynka, the newly appointthe hits keep coming in this producclude Andi Carroll, Patty Blanchard, tion, including “Working My Way Back ment executive artistic director for Becky Schmalz, Patricia Lacost, Sara to You,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of Marigny Opera House, directs the Fontenot, Marlie Freas and Barrett You” and “December, 1963 (Oh What A production and also performs the role Baumgartner. Emily and Gordon CarNight).” of Adamo. The show took four Tony Awards, inAlso appearing are Haley Whitney, madelle take the directing roles with Steve Valenzuela, Claire Shackleton Brandi Lopez as music director. cluding best musical, and the Grammy and dancers Nyna Moore, Claudio CavMuch of the original music is in the for best musical show album. show, including songs by Olivia NewIn addition to the very singable songs erni, Caleb Chesson, Emma Courish, (please let the cast do the singing), Kayla Estipular and Talia Sigismondi. ton-John. there’s also the interesting history of Conducting the orchestra, composed The show is at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and of members of LPO and Delachaise Saturdays plus 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets Valli and Tommy DeVito, Nick Massi and Bob Gaudio, the songwriter. Ensemble, will be Paul Weber, who also start at $32. evangelintheater.com.

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Using the original songs, “Jersey Boys” tells their story, and as the saying on the old “American Bandstand” went, “It’s got a great beat and it’s easy to dance to.” It all comes together for a big Broadway-style ﬁnale that certainly has had the audiences of the Crescent City dancing in the aisles during previous performances. The show is at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22-26, 2 p.m. Sept. 26 and 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sept 27. Tickets start at $39. saengernola.com.

‘MY FAIR LADY’

Jefferson Performing Arts Westwego, 177 Sala Ave., Westwego

The story can trace it’s lineage back to the Greek mythological story of Pygmalion, the sculptor who falls in love with his creation. George Bernard Shaw made it a play, and Lerner and Loewe made it a Tony-winning musical packed

with some of Broadway’s most familiar songs, like “Get Me to the Church on Time.” Then it became an Oscar-winning movie. At the JPA’s Westwego Performing Arts Theatre, the show will use a special two-piano version that creates a chamber music-style ambience, said Gary Rucker, creative and managing director for the theater. “My Fair Lady” is about a Cockney ﬂower girl in Edwardian England, where social castes were quite rigid. Eliza Doolittle’s accent and language help keep her in place. But a phonetics teacher, Professor Henry Higgins, bets a colleague, Col. Pickering, he can “pass her off as a duchess at an embassy ball.” An interesting array of characters join in the storyline as a friendship (or more) develops. Ricky Graham directs the ensemble that includes Mia Lowy as Eliza, Lucas Harms as Higgins and

David W. Hoover as Pickering. Andrew Antoine plays Eliza’s father and Luke Boucvalt is the smitten Freddy Eysford-Hill. Additional cast includes Chrissy Bowen, Beau Moss, Kyle Daigrepont, Timothee Breaux, Luke Sirinides, Noah Smith, Luke DeRoche, Andrew Eastland, Ruby Exposito, Chrstina Early, Emory Farber, Kelli Hebert, Brielle Hebert and Christina Cross. Jefferson Turner is the music director and Sasha Munchak is the choreographer. The show is at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25-26, Oct. 2-3 and Oct. 9-10, plus 2 p.m. Sept. 27, Oct. 4 and Oct. 11. Tickets start at $42. jpas.org. Email Victor Andrews at vandrews@theadvocate.com. Lagniappe is trying out a new monthly format for the Stages column. The next update will come in October. To provide feedback, email lauren.walck@ theadvocate.com.

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Local dance piece heading to Library of Congress Mélange production inspired by WWII love letters

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New Orleans’ Mélange Dance Theatre has been invited to perform its production of “Love Letters of World War II” at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., bringing the true stories of French and Louisiana Cajun military veterans to a national stage. Originally inspired by one young French couple’s communique while separated during the German occupation, the piece has 22 dancers and a range of contemporary, ballet, modern jazz and musical theater styles. “I think we are going to be making history by bringing these stories to life

through dance theater,” Mélange dimusical project. In 2018, Quintana adapted the musirector and choreographer Monica Ordonez said. “It’s not something cal project with Ordonez to you see very often.” “bring the songs alive through “Love Letters” was chosen to dance.” For more than a debut in the nation’s capital as year, they collected several part of the Library of Congress’ other stories, including those of Veterans History Project, women from the French Resiswhich has a mission of preservtance. The project evolved into a theatrical performance that ing ﬁrsthand stories of military debuted at the Marigny Opera veterans. It will be recorded Ordonez House in 2019. and stored in the library’s per“It is a really beautiful story of manent archive. young love that literally developed The production recently ran at The through letters in the war, and we see Josephine in August with co-director the highs and lows of their relationAlexa Erck Lambert. But it ﬁrst took shape after New Orleans-based musiship,” Ordonez said. “Love for one’s country, love for humanity, all these cian Sarah Quintana composed songs inspired by real love letters exchanged uniting stories of love are interwoven between a couple, Yvette and Roger, in in the show.” Now the production has expanded to Marseille, France. She acquired the letters while abroad include stories of diverse experiences on the home front, including letters from Julie Roger, the couple’s granddaughter, and adapted the letters into a provided by The National WWII Mu-

seum in downtown New Orleans. The most recent iteration includes the story of Black service member James Killion Jr. and tales of other Louisiana French-speaking Cajuns. New Orleans dancers Adrienne Simmons and Cade Garafola play Yvette and Roger, and the D.C. performance will have an eight-piece band alongside bilingual narration by Louisiana-born performer Emily Thibodeaux. “There’s so much choreography to learn, and they’ve all worked so hard. All of their unique quirks and artistries really bring these diverse stories on the stage to life, and it’s really moving to watch,” Ordonez said. “It’s something I will remember forever.” The performance will take place inside the Library of Congress’ Coolidge Auditorium and is free to the public. Email Violet Bucaro at violet. bucaro@theadvocate.com.

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In an episode of the docuseries ‘I Got a Story to Tell,’ Troy Pierre II says living through Hurricane Katrina helped push him to become an artist.

Twenty-one years later, survivors of the catastrophe, including Troy Pierre II, still pose a question they can’t really answer: “What would my life be like if Katrina had never hit?” They can only relate to where the “It put it in aftermath of the deadly 2005 hurricane took them physically, mentally, finanhyperdrive, just me cially and emotionally. Before Katrina wanting to express and after Katrina — a line forever myself in other etched in time. Pierre and four other 20-somethings ways.” from the New Orleans area get candid PROVIDED PHOTO about the disaster and their lives in general for “I Got a Story to Tell,” a new documentary series from New Orleans film- the home. Both escaped safely, but maker and Baton Rouge everything in the house was lost, save native Maison Harris. for some vinyl he was collecting and his “I do remember a PlayStation 4 console. feeling, like we’ll be “Of course, my whole life changed,” back in a couple of Harris says in his episode, the last one days,” Pierre, who had filmed for the project. just started first grade, “I honestly saw a void in spaces Harris recalls of the day he and where artists or just people in general his family fled from New Orleans to Ba- could let their guard down and kind of talk about just their life,” Harris ton Rouge to ride out the hurricane. “I guess like, for better or worse, you said about the series in a phone injust wipe your hands and keep it pushterview. “Not necessarily what they were releasing, not what they ing. There was no getting any of that back, doesn’t make sense to ‘I GOT A were working on, but just and who they are sit and have a pity party about STORY TO themselves as a person. So I wanted to creit,” Pierre says in his 4-minute, 15-second episode. “Obviously, TELL’ ate a platform where we could you feel your way through it and understand who these artists Five-episode are in our community, not just cry. … It put it in hyperdrive, just me wanting to express mydocuseries their art. “I wanted to document the self in other ways.” on youTube moments that kind of turned a Currently, those methods are (search lot of these people into artists through film, photography and Kwame Films) because I think we need a space visual arts as Pierre carves out and a platform for vulnerabila career path. Also shining a light into their lives for ity and just a chance to deepen our “I Got a Story” are actors Justin Davis connection to these artists we’ve seen and KC Simms and painter and photog- either on Instagram or just in our community,” he said. rapher Trenity Thom. Concentrating first on his counterLastly, in a twist, the Kwame Films founder turns the lens on himself, departs in the film community, Harris eventually broadened his search for scribing the ordeal he and his mother documentary subjects to photograexperienced when their house burned when Harris was in the 10th grade. phers and other artists across the city. “I remember there not being time to Scheduling, filming and editing the think,” Harris shared. series took about a year. The blaze originated in his mother’s In reviewing the raw footage, Harris bedroom when an air conditioner malfound a commonality among his vulnerable subjects. functioned. In minutes, smoke filled

“Everybody brought up a moment from their childhood that deeply changed them. And it was usually a moment of adversity. And for every-

body, how they dealt with that adversity usually shaped them into who they are today,” he said. “And I think a lot of people’s stories also relate to why they became an artist in the first place. “A lot of them had moments where they had some type of repression, something they couldn’t express or something that was taken away from them. And I feel like that naturally correlated to them growing up wanting to express themself, needing a creative outlet.” A 2021 graduate in film from UNO, Harris, 26, considers himself a filmmaker, editor and storyteller. “The goal of my work is to put this world we live in perspective, and help us understand each other and understand ourselves,” he said. Email Judy Bergeron at jbergeron@ theadvocate.com.

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